Senior Principal Proposal Analyst - R10201825

Job Overview

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.

Senior Principal Proposal Analyst (Level
4) – 100% onsite, Melbourne, FL. This role is part of the Aeronautics Systems Sector in the Pricing and Estimating Group.

• Develop, plan and schedule proposals.
• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP specifications.
• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments.
• Research and analyze historical data, develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact‑finding meetings.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
• Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team.
• Review all elements of cost, including direct labor, material, other direct cost and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS and Northrop Grumman procedures.
• Demonstrate a broad skill set balanced across interpersonal, business and proposal capabilities; commit to ethics and integrity; and innovate in a challenging environment.

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or continuous evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to employment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite:
  Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Active SAP clearance.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, and Tableau (or similar applications).
• Experience with program cost analysis in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Experience modeling production costs and affordability initiatives.
• Experience in professional communications with NG leadership, USG officials, DCAA, and DCMA.
• Experience working within complex, high‑volume, high‑value proposals of varying contract types.
• Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) tools and analyzing BOE quality.
• Experience with pricing models and applications (Pro Pricer, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with S‑Curve tools and analysis.
• Experience developing rates and factors.
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience authoring cost volumes.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups provide benefits for members, leaders and the company, offering opportunities to be a friend, active volunteer, leader, and to be recognized. We are on the cutting edge of innovation—building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.

Our inclusive, family environment and excellent work/life balance also include health insurance, life and disability coverage, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, PTO, a 9/80 schedule, and 401(k) matching.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,100.00 – $.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.