Principal Proposal Analyst
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - Business Management Group- Contracts: Pricing and Estimating Team seeks a Principal Proposal Analyst to join its Labor Estimating Team in Linthicum, MD. You will be required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week (with the potential to eventually be fulltime in the office).
What You Will Get To Do:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by
Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests
Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams in developing the material estimating strategy by interfacing with Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations
Directly supporting Operations Management with the development of Labor Estimates for proposed effort
Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR Regulatory Requirements
Ensure schedule adherence
Support proposal reviews with Cost Estimating Relationship (CERs) Estimates including accompanying supporting data
Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from internal customers
Research and analyze historical data
Interact with other functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines
Develop cost models to support proposal efforts and overall pricing strategy
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and a minimum 5 years of related experience; a Masters degree and a minimum of 3 year of related experience; A PhD with 1 year of related experience.
Proposal experience
Experience working in an environment that requires strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with government proposals
Active Secret level security clearance
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $80,700.00 - $136,000.00The 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 posiApply for this role
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