Proposal Analyst – Level 2/3 (Clearance Required)

Northrop Grumman

Proposal Analyst developing GSC cost estimates for procurement and subcontract at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead proposal activities in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, proposal development, and price analysis, with a strong focus on compiling technical and financial elements for procurement processes. Proficient in utilizing MS Office Suite for documentation and analysis, while maintaining compliance with U.S. Government clearance requirements.

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Cost EstimationProposal DevelopmentPrice AnalysisMS Office Suite ProficiencyU.S. Government Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationPrice AnalysisProposal DevelopmentBill Of Material PricingLabor Hours Estimation

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelMS Word

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program Clearance

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSubcontractingSupplier Quotation EvaluationHistorical Data Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops GSC cost estimates for procurement and subcontract
Prices a consolidated bill of material (CBOM)
Evaluates supplier quotations/proposals, POs, and historical quotes/proposals
Performs price analysis and prepares documentation for all BOM items
Develops GSC labor hours estimates for the proposal
Prepares and supports presentation and approval of material estimates
Develops, plans and schedules proposals
Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals
Researches and analyzes historical data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field of study with 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in stated fields of study
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Must have proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
Ability to work onsite

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Flexible work arrangements
Excellent learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
9/80 schedule
401K matching program