Proposal Analyst - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Proposal Analyst – Level 2 or Level 3 your role at Chandler, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.  Ready to join forces with our visionary team?   

As a Proposal Analyst, you will be part of the Pricing & Estimating organization and will support, develop and help lead proposals by providing clear Pricing & Estimating strategy to meet program and business goals. You will support the proposal process from the beginning through submittal, supporting proposal kick-off and continued guidance/support for successful proposal and program execution. Our Proposal Analyst will also interact with various other teams, such as Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, etc., to develop strategies in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
• Review and guide functions in development of quality basis of estimates
• Prepare cost reports and present findings
• Support risk and opportunity assessment, quantification and analysis during proposal process
• Research and analyze historical data, develop cost and pricing models to support proposal efforts
• Ensure proposals are timely, accurate and compliant, adhering to RFP specifications, FAR/DFAR requirements and Sector Estimating Systems and Procedures
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, or program control – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control– OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel
• Experience or knowledge of cost and pricing techniques
• Understanding of U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards or FAR/DFAR

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Current, active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Advanced knowledge of Excel with previous experience building complex spreadsheets, including Macros development
• Experience in Cost Estimating, cost proposal preparation, negotiation support and risk analysis
• ProPricer or equivalent pricing tool experience
• Negotiation support experience
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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.