Proposal Analyst (Level 2)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,500 - 98,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Level 2 Proposal Analyst on site. The role encompasses pricing material estimates, coordinating with Global Supply Chain, and supporting the full proposal process from RFP to submission.

You will prepare CBOMs, labor estimates, and price analyses while ensuring compliant, high-quality proposals to meet customer commitments and company financial goals. U.S. citizenship and security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals, and/or business‑related experience, or a Master’s Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Understand SOW for the company and suppliers and prepare material estimates.
• Price a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) using supplier proposals, PO history, and engineering estimates.
• Request supplier proposals/quotes and lead times via SCIPS.
• Prepare labor estimates for Global Supply Chain functions.
• Prepare the Global Supply Chain Cost Volume for proposals ensuring compliance and quality.
• Prepare and support presentation and approval of material and labor estimates at required approval level.

Skills

Pricing/estimating

Microsoft Excel

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SCIPS

SAP

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance and Travel Requirements

• Clearance required: Yes (Secret)
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Description

We are looking for a Level 2 Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida. The Analyst will be responsible for pricing activities for material estimating under multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Type, and Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The Analyst will support the entire proposal process from request for proposal (RFP) and authorization to proceed (ATP), coordinating Global Supply Chain (GSC) material and labor inputs and approvals through the program approval process, proposal submittal, supporting customer requests for information (RFIs), providing government audit support, fact‑finding, negotiation, and the sweep process. The role collaborates across multiple functions to prepare and submit first‑time quality, compliant, and on‑time proposals to support customer commitments and the company’s financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand Statement of Work (SOW) for both the company and suppliers and prepare material estimates.
• Price a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) provided from engineering/program utilizing supplier proposals or quotes, PO history, engineering estimates, etc., and provide compliant, quality basis of estimates and documentation to support.
• Request supplier proposals/quotes and/or lead times from Global Supply Chain using price/delivery information requests (PDIRs) through the Supply Chain Integrated Proposal System (SCIPS).
• Prepare labor estimates for all Global Supply Chain functions.
• Prepare the Global Supply Chain Cost Volume in support of customer proposals ensuring compliance and quality.
• Prepare and support presentation and approval of material estimates and Global Supply Chain labor estimates at the required approval level and track material variance allowance (MVA).
• Prepare price analysis for all quotes/proposals on CBOM under $2M.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals, and/or business‑related experience, or a Master’s Degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self‑starter.
• Prior experience in Material Estimating in a Proposal Environment.
• Knowledge of SAP and intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements.
• FAR proposal adequacy and execution.
• Familiarity with Cost Improvement Curves.
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS).
• Active U.S. government Secret or Top Secret Clearance with a closed investigation in the last six years, and satisfied the requirement to obtain Special Program Access.

Benefits and Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 – $98,300.00. 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 and allow employees to share in company results. Other benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business, a flexible work arrangement, 9/80 schedule, and a 401(k) matching program.

Employment Information

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions that require a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. U.S. citizenship is also required for any position that requires a special access program clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.