Northrop Grumman · Los Angeles
Sales & Business
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Proposal Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Strategic Deterrent System (SDS) Division.
What You Will Do:
The selected candidate will be responsible for proposal activities, working closely with Engineering, Contracts, Business Management, and other functional teams across multiple programs and new pursuits. You will be a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic with knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, business case analysis, and proposal cycles and schedules. Successful candidates must have excellent communication, time management, and analytical skills and the capability to lead proposal activities on various sizes of proposals.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Lead/supports proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.
Reviews and analyzes DRFP/ RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals.
Foresees and identifies potential problems (understands impacts to other areas)
Reviews Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates)
Generates and maintains proposal data files in Propricer and Proposal Integration Folders
Develops compliant estimates and cost volumes according to company and Government policies and procedures.
Familiar with automated systems and other tools
Populates existing models with updated information and/or creates report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs.
Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management.
Supports Color team reviews and performs estimate crosschecks and the collection and preparation of cost issues, opportunities and risks for briefings.
Supports customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions.
Participates as a member of the contract negotiations team.
Performs Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals.
Supports Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis.
Offers assistance to co-workers and recognizes when work can be shared to better meet deadlines/goals.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite; Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
1 year of government contracting experience
Area of study in any combination of the following: Business Administration, Project Management, Material Estimating, Pricing & Estimating, Price/Cost Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Contract/Proposal, Cost Control, or Supply Chain.
Previous work experience with SAP and/or ProPricer
Experience with Production proposals and/or Bill of Materials (BOMs)
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulation
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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00The 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.