RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Senior Principal Proposal Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals! This position will be located in on site in Melbourne, FL.

The selected candidate will become part of the AS sector Pricing and Estimating Group, working closely with Global Supply Chain, Program Management Office, Business Management, Production, and various cross-functional proposal teammates.

This role will be a key member of proposal teams; leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures. 

• Demonstrating a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities; a commitment to ethics and integrity; and the capability to innovate in a challenging and dynamic environment.

• Develops, plans and schedules proposals.

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

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

• Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts.

• Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings.

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

• Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Proposal Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

• Ability to work onsite daily in Melbourne, FL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the government regulations FAR and DFARS

• Experience in professional communications with USG officials in programs, DCAA and DCMA

• Experience working within complex, high volume, high value proposals of varying contract types [FFP, FPIF, CPAF, CPIF, etc.]

• Active Special Program Clearance.

• Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality.

• Experience with pricing models (Pro-pricer.)

• Experience evaluating risks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.