Principal Proposal Analyst

About the role

This position will be on site in either Melbourne, FL 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 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.
• Cook up 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 in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
• Thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer) or an equivalent Pricing tool.
• An active Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program Clearance.

Qualifications

• Air Vehicle or Aerospace/Defense industry experience is preferred.
• Experience with SAP/S4 is preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

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.

Schedule

The Analyst will work from the office daily.