Proposal Analyst (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$65,500 - $98,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 2 Proposal Analyst to join their team. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida. The Analyst will be responsible for pricing activities for material estimating under multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Type, and Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The Analyst will support the entire proposal process from request for proposal (RFP) and authorization to proceed (ATP), coordinating Global Supply Chain (GSC) material and labor inputs and approvals through the program approval process, proposal submittal, supporting customer requests for information (RFIs), providing government audit support, fact-finding, negotiation, and the sweep process. This position will collaborate across multiple functions to prepare and submit first-time quality, compliant, and on-time proposals to support customer commitments as well as NG’s financial goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals and/or business-related experience OR a Master's Degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

Self-starter
Prior experience in Material Estimating in a Proposal Environment
Knowledge of SAP
Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements
FAR proposal adequacy and execution
Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves
Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)
Active US government Secret or Top Secret Clearance with full investigation closed in the last six years and satisfy the requirement to obtain Special Program Access

Responsibilities

Understand Statement of Work (SOW) for both NG and Suppliers and prepare material estimates.
Prices a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) provided from engineering/program utilizing supplier proposals/quotes, PO history, engineering estimates, etc. and providing compliant, quality basis of estimates and documentation to support.
Requests supplier proposals/quotes and/or lead times from Global Supply Chain utilizing price/delivery information requests (PDIRs) through Supply Chain Integrated Proposal System (SCIPS).
Prepares labor estimates for all Global Supply Chain functions.
Prepares Global Supply Chain Cost Volume in support of customer proposals ensuring compliance and quality.
Prepares and supports presentation and approval of material estimates and Global Supply Chain labor estimates at the required approval value level.
Prepare and track material variance allowance (MVA).
Prepare price analysis for all quotes/proposal on CBOM under $2M.