Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Proposal Analyst

Northrop Grumman

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: San Diego • California • Utah • United States

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Salary

💰 $101,400 - $176,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the acquisition process
  • Perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
  • Coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements
  • Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts
  • Prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures
  • Develop, plan, and schedule proposals in a team environment in response to customer requests
  • Coordinate internal comprehensive reviews of proposal cost and pricing
  • Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP specifications
  • Present proposal and pricing strategy recommendations to management
  • Support proposal audits, fact-finding, and negotiations
  • Analyze data such as direct labor hours, past performance, costs of previous procurements, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and/or comparison to similar items/scope

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of proposal or material estimating or similar experience or OR a Master's degree with 6 years of proposal or material estimating or similar experience
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer) or an equivalent Pricing tool
  • Must have thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements.
  • Must have an active Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program Clearance.
  • Air Vehicle or Aerospace/Defense industry experience (preferred)
  • Experience with SAP/S4 (preferred)
Benefits
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost estimatingpricing analysisproposal developmentcost modelingdata analysiscompliance with FARcompliance with DFARSBasis of Estimates (BOEs)schedulingproposal audits
Soft Skills
leadershipteam collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingnegotiation skillspresentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeSecret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance