Senior Principal Proposal Analyst (TS/SCI)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Proposal Analyst - Level 4 (Senior Principal), located in Redondo Beach, CA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Senior Principal Proposal Analyst will be responsible for developing, planning, and scheduling proposals as well as compiling cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.  The incumbent selected must possess good oral and written communication skills, work autonomously, be self-motivated and function well in a team environment.  The ability to multitask within a dynamic environment is a critical component to success in the role.

This role is 100% on-site (no telework option) and requires a Top Secret (TS) Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance or Special Compartmented Information Access (SCI) upon application. 

In this job, you will:

• Lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members
• Reviews and analysis of DRFP/ RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals
• Organizes and estimates initial ROM, BPEs, or cost targets for medium/large efforts
• Foresees and identifies potential problems (understands impacts to other areas)
• Reviews Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates)
• Generates and maintains proposal data files in ProPricer and Proposal Integration Folders
• Develops compliant estimates and cost volumes according to company and Government policies and procedures
• Proficient with automated systems and other tools
• Populates existing models with updated information and/or creates report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs
• Supports Color team reviews and performs estimate crosschecks and the collection and preparation of cost issues, opportunities and risks for briefings
• Supports customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions
• Participates as a member of the contract negotiations team
• Performs Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals
• Supports Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis
• Investigates issues, analyzes possible alternatives, and resolves the root cause of problems and follows through on actions
• Actively pursues problem solving opportunities and suggests/implements work-around solutions to improve proposal process
• Aids co-workers and recognizes when work can be shared to better meet deadlines/goals

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

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