Principal or Sr Principal Proposal Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to support its Global Surveillance Division in Melbourne, Florida. The role is primarily office-based due to program and business needs, with travel approximately 10% of the time. The position supports programs by evaluating and developing bids, leading or supporting proposal activities, and collaborating with diverse teams. The successful candidate will bring interpersonal, business, and proposal skills, maintain a commitment to ethics and integrity, and work effectively in a challenging, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include developing, planning, and scheduling proposals; assembling cost, schedule, and technical elements in line with RFP specifications; coordinating collection and approval of information from functional departments; researching historical data and developing cost models; coordinating and participating in fact-finding meetings; contributing to should-cost and pricing reviews and contract negotiations; and leading or supporting reviews and updates of program Cost Estimating Factors and allocations. The role level will depend on the candidate’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Requirements
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline and 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience, or a master’s degree in one of those fields and 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
- For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in quantitative or analytical roles, or a master’s degree and 6 years of stated experience.
- Ability to interpret and present complex data.
- Solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles.
- Knowledge of industry-specific proposal development standards and practices, such as FAR and DFARS.
- Experience developing and analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel; working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts such as pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features.
- Proficiency with cost estimating tools such as ProPricer.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required Program Accesses.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience preparing proposal cost volumes in accordance with Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong briefing skills up to the Division level.
- Ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision.
- Experience with independent cost reviews.
- Working knowledge of Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs).
- Working knowledge of Cost Estimating Factors (CEFs).
- Experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to generate meaningful decision-making insights.
- Experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE Next.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and high quality.
- Ability to proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.
- Active Program Access clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop, plan, and schedule proposals.
- Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for proposals in accordance with RFP specifications.
- Coordinate collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments, including approvals.
- Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
- Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings.
- Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
- Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team.
- Lead or support reviews and updates of program Cost Estimating Factors (CEFs).
- Lead or support reviews and updates of program allocations.
- Lead or support proposal activities within diverse, collaborative teams.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
