Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst to join a team that develops cost, schedule, and technical elements for RFP responses. The role is on-site with a 9/80 schedule and a hybrid option for teleworking on Fridays, with travel up to 10% and a Secret clearance requirement.

You will work in a collaborative environment, perform should-cost and pricing reviews, prepare cost data packages, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and proposal/estimating experience as stated.
• Ability to perform cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Works in a team environment to develop proposals in response to customer requests.
• 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.
• Prepares and coordinates with others to prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies.
• Prepares and participates in preparation of certified cost or pricing data packages.
• Supports proposal audits and negotiations with customers.

Skills

Cost accounting

Pricing and estimating

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline

Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline

Tools

SAP/S4

ProPricer

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a Level 2 Proposal Analyst or a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be on site in Redondo Beach, CA. The team follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and offers a hybrid work environment to allow teleworking on the working Friday. Travel is up to 10% of the time. Clearance required: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Works in a team environment to develop proposals in response to customer requests.
• 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.
• Prepares and coordinates with others to prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies.
• Prepares and participates in preparation of certified cost or pricing data packages.
• Supports proposal audits and negotiations with customers.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications for Level 2 Proposal Analyst

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 2 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline.
• Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.

Basic qualifications for Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst

• 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.
• Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or Supply chain.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting.
• Experience with SAP/S4.
• Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS).
• Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques.
• Experience with ProPricer.

Compensation and benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.