Proposal Analyst — Pricing & Estimating

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Proposal Analyst to support and lead pricing efforts within the Aeronautics Systems Sector’s Pricing and Estimating Group. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and business management to deliver compliant, competitive proposals.

The role involves cost, schedule, and technical elements alignment with RFPs, data collection from functional teams, and presenting findings to leadership and customers, with

Responsibilities

• Support proposal activities (Firm Proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude, pricing exercises) to meet program and business goals.
• Lead proposals by providing clear pricing and estimating direction from kick-off to execution.
• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with RFP specifications.
• Collect cost data from functional representatives and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with other functional areas (Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics) to develop strategies supporting proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare cost reports and present results to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, and customer representatives.
• Support pricing and estimating team initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Perform risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
• Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team.
• Maintain compliance with quality, internal controls, FAR/DFARS.

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Proposal Analyst to support and lead pricing efforts within the Aeronautics Systems Sector’s Pricing and Estimating Group. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and business management to deliver compliant, competitive proposals.

The role involves cost, schedule, and technical elements alignment with RFPs, data collection from functional teams, and presenting findings to leadership and customers, with