Northrop Grumman
Principal Proposal Analyst/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - R10212440
Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Principal Proposal Analyst/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - R10212440
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Northrop Grumman .
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a
Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst
or a
Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position is a hybrid role located in San Diego, CA.
Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process. Will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Will coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact‑finding meetings and in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Specific Duties
Supports the Price/Cost Analysis team develop price/cost analysis reports (PCARs) detailing the suppliers’ price/cost proposal as required by FAR Part 15 and the NGAS negotiation objective position.
Prepares Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations.
Prepares material estimates and provides a consolidated bill of material to include in cost volumes as a support function to NGAS Pricing/Estimating.
Prepares and supports presentation and approval of material estimates at the required value level as part of the proposal team.
Supports supplier negotiations and represents the supplier price/cost analysis position to customers as required to support NGAS Contracts and NGAS Pricing/Estimating organizations.
Responds to miscellaneous and external Global Supply Chain Business Management request for information regarding assigned suppliers.
Estimating, accounting, and billing system review and compliance.
Maintain and update program bill of material, actual cost records, and supporting data.
Supports DCAA and DCMA audits as required.
Material/Subcontract EAC and variance analysis.
Analyze, forecast and track supplier cash/expenditures.
Participates in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Make/Buy analysis support.
Support Global Supply Chain with assigned suppliers from Change Board, RFP process, proposal evaluation, negotiation, affordability, and close out.
Work as an integral member of the Subcontract/Procurement team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or NGAS objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process.
Meet deadlines in a challenging, multi‑tasking environment.
Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.
Metric building (MVA, qty curve adj, escalation evaluation, financial supplier metrics, allocated material).
Labor estimating support (actuals analysis) by portfolio.
Labor and POH library build‑up & maintenance for proposal support.
Support cross training among the staff (how to analyze data, pull from SAP for accurate analysis, buildup of BOMs, best practices).
Support contract closeout (final invoicing evaluation and coordination – stand‑up process moving forward).
Basic Qualifications For a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications For Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with S4.
Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS).
Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques.
Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves.
Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements, FAR proposal adequacy and execution.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation – building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well‑known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits, healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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Principal Proposal Analyst/Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - R10212440
role at
Northrop Grumman .
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a
Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst
or a
Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst
to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position is a hybrid role located in San Diego, CA.
Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process. Will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Will coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact‑finding meetings and in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Specific Duties
Supports the Price/Cost Analysis team develop price/cost analysis reports (PCARs) detailing the suppliers’ price/cost proposal as required by FAR Part 15 and the NGAS negotiation objective position.
Prepares Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations.
Prepares material estimates and provides a consolidated bill of material to include in cost volumes as a support function to NGAS Pricing/Estimating.
Prepares and supports presentation and approval of material estimates at the required value level as part of the proposal team.
Supports supplier negotiations and represents the supplier price/cost analysis position to customers as required to support NGAS Contracts and NGAS Pricing/Estimating organizations.
Responds to miscellaneous and external Global Supply Chain Business Management request for information regarding assigned suppliers.
Estimating, accounting, and billing system review and compliance.
Maintain and update program bill of material, actual cost records, and supporting data.
Supports DCAA and DCMA audits as required.
Material/Subcontract EAC and variance analysis.
Analyze, forecast and track supplier cash/expenditures.
Participates in should‑cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Make/Buy analysis support.
Support Global Supply Chain with assigned suppliers from Change Board, RFP process, proposal evaluation, negotiation, affordability, and close out.
Work as an integral member of the Subcontract/Procurement team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or NGAS objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process.
Meet deadlines in a challenging, multi‑tasking environment.
Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.
Metric building (MVA, qty curve adj, escalation evaluation, financial supplier metrics, allocated material).
Labor estimating support (actuals analysis) by portfolio.
Labor and POH library build‑up & maintenance for proposal support.
Support cross training among the staff (how to analyze data, pull from SAP for accurate analysis, buildup of BOMs, best practices).
Support contract closeout (final invoicing evaluation and coordination – stand‑up process moving forward).
Basic Qualifications For a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications For Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience.
Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with S4.
Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS).
Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques.
Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves.
Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements, FAR proposal adequacy and execution.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation – building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well‑known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits, healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.
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