Senior Proposal Analyst — Cost Modeling & Strategy

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in California seeks a Staff Proposal Analyst to lead cost analysis for major pursuits within the Air Dominance Division. You will shape analytical methods, set standards across cost modeling, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with capture, program management, and sector executives.

The role is 100% onsite in Palmdale, San Diego, or El Segundo, CA, with a primary level salary range of $146,300.00 to $219,500.00 and potential bonuses as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years OR Master’s degree and 10 years of experience in pricing or finance.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or higher.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Strong Excel modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape analytical approach to the unit’s significant pursuits from pre‑RFP to final recommendation.
• Set methodology and standards across cost modeling, sensitivity analysis, and benchmarking.
• Lead executive reviews and be senior pricing and estimating voice with leadership.
• Present analyses at reviews and brief senior executives on cost reasoning.
• Partner with negotiation teams to support clarity on cost calculations.
• Drive analytical tooling and methodology improvements that outlive a single pursuit.
• Mentor junior analysts to grow into senior roles.

Skills

Excel modeling

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Northrop Grumman in California seeks a Staff Proposal Analyst to lead cost analysis for major pursuits within the Air Dominance Division. You will shape analytical methods, set standards across cost modeling, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating with capture, program management, and sector executives.

The role is 100% onsite in Palmdale, San Diego, or El Segundo, CA, with a primary level salary range of $146,300.00 to $219,500.00 and potential bonuses as applicable.