Proposal Analyst – Level 2

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$69,000 - $103,400•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Proposal Analyst – Level 2 located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Our Proposal Analyst will help create automation tools and utilize Agile approaches for pricing strategies to help minimize administrative tasks and focus on estimating and analysis. This position will support our Space Sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Experience with proposal, pricing or finance
Experience with MS Office, specifically MS Excel
Collaborative mindset
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines
Strong problem solving and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of government regulations, FAR and DFAR
Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality
Experience with Excel Pivot Tables, VBA coding and Macros
Experience with parametric modeling (SEER-SIM, PRICE True Planning)
Experience with Deltek Pro-Pricer
Experience conducting cost analysis and risk modeling

Responsibilities

Establish cost analysis positions and negotiation ranges, including completion of supplier proposal compliance review
Develop, plan and schedule proposals
Compile cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments
Research and analyze historical data, develop cost models to support proposal efforts
Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
Other duties as assigned