Level 3/Level 4 Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst - Must have active Secret Clearance

Requisition ID: R10118434

Category: Business Development
Location: San Diego, California, United States of America | Palmdale, California, United States of America+ 1 more
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2

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.

Job Description

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or a level 4 Sr Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals! This position will be located in on site in Palmdale, CA or San Diego, CA.

Essential Functions:

Develops, plans and schedules proposals
Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
- Ensuring compliance with Customer, FAR, and NGAS Estimating System Regulatory Requirements
Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts
Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team
Use of MS Office exincluding PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel with Pivot tables and V-Look ups
Present and brief pricing, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership

This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or a level 4 Sr Principal Proposal Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Proposal Analyst:

Bachelor's degree with 6 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals, and/or business-related experience, OR a Master's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience
Must have an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain program access and Top Secret Clearance prior to starting
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Proposal Analyst:

Bachelor's degree with 10 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals, and/or business-related experience, OR a Master's degree with 8 years of relevant experience
Must have an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain program access and Top Secret Clearance prior to starting
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles
Ability to 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
Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment.

Salary Range: $86,300 - $129,500

Salary Range 2: $107,000 - $160,600

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Northrop Grumman

Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.