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Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - R10222691

Northrop Grumman, Melbourne, Florida, United States, 32935

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:

Secret

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Senior Principal Proposal Analyst – Level 4 Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process. Will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Will coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact‑finding meetings and in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.

Specific Duties Include

Prepares Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations

Prepares materiel estimates and provides a consolidated bill of material to include in cost volumes as a support function to NGAS Pricing/Estimating

Prepares and supports presentation and approval of materiel estimates at the required value level as part of the proposal team

Supports supplier negotiations and represents the supplier price/cost analysis position to customers as required to support NGAS Contracts and NGAS Pricing/Estimating organizations

Responds to miscellaneous and external Global Supply Chain Business Management request for information regarding assigned suppliers

Supports DCAA and DCMA audits as required

Participates in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives

Make/Buy Analysis Support

Support Global Supply Chain with assigned suppliers from Change Board, RFP process, proposal evaluation, negotiation, affordability, and close out

Work as an integral member of the Subcontract/Procurement team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or NGAS objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process

Meet deadlines in a challenging, multi‑tasking environment

Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team

Metric Building (MVA, Qty Curve Adj, Escalation Evaluation, Financial Supplier Metrics, Allocated Material)

Labor estimating support (actuals analysis) by portfolio

Labor and POH Library build‑up & maintenance for proposal support

Support cross training among the staff (how to analyze data, pull from SAP for accurate analysis, buildup of BOMs, best practices)

Basic Qualifications For Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience

Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles

Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with S4

Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)

Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques

Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves

Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements, FAR proposal adequacy and execution

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation—building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well‑known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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