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Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - R10227212-2

Northrop Grumman, Clearfield, UT, United States


RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Air Dominance Division has an opening for a

Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be

on site

in either Palmdale, California; Rancho Bernardo, San Diego; or Clearfield, UT and requires that the selected candidate work from the office daily.

The Analyst will lead efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the 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 pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.

Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Air Vehicle or Aerospace/Defense industry experience

Experience with SAP/S4

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $176,300.00

Benefits: 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.

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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