Senior Staff Proposal Analyst - Pricing & Audit Readiness

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Proposal Analyst to lead high‑level pricing and estimating work for multi‑hundred‑million dollar opportunities. The role includes primary interface with the DCAA, pricing analysis leadership, and mentoring junior analysts.

The position requires DoD contracting experience, a strong analytical background, and the ability to manage multiple proposals with precision and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive analytical work on large complex proposals.
• Strong cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts.
• Experience meeting deadlines in a multi‑tasking, high‑volume environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS government contracting environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary focal point with DCAA, coordinating data requests and responding to inquiries.
• Act as primary Price Cost Analysis focal for capture efforts and provide pricing insights to leadership.
• Review complex PCARs to ensure rigorous oversight before manager review.
• Tutor and develop staff with job aids, templates, and best practices.
• Ensure analyses align with program, functional, and corporate expectations and internal controls.

Skills

Pricing experience

Data analytics

MS Excel

Technical writing

DoD contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Proposal Analyst to lead high‑level pricing and estimating work for multi‑hundred‑million dollar opportunities. The role includes primary interface with the DCAA, pricing analysis leadership, and mentoring junior analysts.

The position requires DoD contracting experience, a strong analytical background, and the ability to manage multiple proposals with precision and timeliness.