Principal Proposal Analyst - 19469

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, a leader in defense systems, seeks a Principal Proposal Analyst for the SDS Division in Roy, UT. You will drive proposal activities, develop Estimates and cost data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple programs.

The role requires DoD contracting experience, a DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, and strong MS Office skills. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum years of experience in government contracting are required.
• Experience with DoD programs and price/cost analysis is preferred.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance are prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Lead price estimates and cost volumes in response proposals.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Contracts, and Business Management on pursuit activities.
• Prepare compliant data and participate in price reviews.

Skills

Government contracting experience

MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, or

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

ProPricer

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. 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 Sweaps 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. 1 year of government contracting experience 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:

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 #Sentinelbusmgmt Primary 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. We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.