Lead Proposal & Cost Analyst (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Strike Division seeks a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst to join on-site in Melbourne, FL. The role leads proposal development, planning, and cost estimating in response to solicitations, coordinating with functional teams to ensure compliant submissions.

Responsibilities include cost modeling, data analysis, and presenting pricing strategies to management, while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and regulatory requirements. Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with relevant proposal/estimating experience.
• Understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS).
• Experience with Enterprise Pricing Software (e.g., ProPricer) or equivalent pricing tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals compliant with FAR/DFARS and internal procedures.
• Develop, plan, and schedule proposals in response to customer requests.
• Coordinate internal reviews of proposal cost and pricing.
• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements per RFP specifications.
• Present proposal and pricing strategy recommendations to management.
• Support proposal audits, fact-finding, and negotiations.
• Analyze data such as labor hours, past performance, and cost data for BOEs.

Skills

Pricing methodologies

Cost estimating

Proposal coordination

Regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/economics or related

Master’s degree in business/finance/economics or related

Tools

ProPricer

SAP/S4

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Strike Division seeks a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst to join on-site in Melbourne, FL. The role leads proposal development, planning, and cost estimating in response to solicitations, coordinating with functional teams to ensure compliant submissions.

Responsibilities include cost modeling, data analysis, and presenting pricing strategies to management, while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and regulatory requirements. Secret clearance is required.