Proposal Analyst (Level 2/3)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Proposal Analyst in San Diego, CA to join the proposals team and develop plans and schedules for competitive bids. The role involves collecting cost, schedule, and technical elements in alignment with RFP specifications, coordinating across departments, and supporting audits and negotiations with customers.

The position may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 based on experience, requiring either a Bachelor's with 2 years or a Master’s with 3 years of relevant work,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant professional/military experience, or a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and schedule proposals.
• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in proposals per RFP specifications.
• Coordinate collection of cost, scheduling, and performance data from functional departments.
• Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
• Prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies.
• Prepare certified cost and pricing data packages.
• Support proposal audits and negotiations with customers.

Skills

Proposal analysis

Cost estimating

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree and 2 years experience

Master's degree and 3 years experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Proposal Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3) – San Diego, California

The selected candidates will join our proposal team to:

• Develop, plans and schedules proposals.


• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.


• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.


• Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.


• Prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies.


• Prepare certified cost and pricing data packages.


• Support proposal audits and negotiations with customers.

This position may be filled at either the Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst depending upon candidates, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience.

Level 2 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree AND 2 years of qualifiable professional/military experience or a Masters Degree.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the program to meet business needs.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Level 3 Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree AND 5 years of qualifiable professional/military experience or a Masters degree and 3 years of experience.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S.Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the program to meet business needs.


• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S.Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

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.

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.