Proposal Analyst; Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Level 2 Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

Analyst will be responsible for pricing activities for material estimating under multiple contract types, to include, but not limited to, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Type, and Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Analyst will support the entire proposal process from request for proposal (RFP) and authorization to proceed (ATP), coordinating Global Supply Chain (GSC) material and labor inputs and approvals through the program approval process, proposal submittal, supporting customer requests for information (RFIs) providing government audit support, fact-finding, negotiation, and the sweep process.

This position will collaborate across multiple functions to prepare and submit first‑time quality, compliant, and on‑time proposals to support the customer commitments as well as NG’s financial goals.

• Understand Statement of Work (SOW) for both NG and Suppliers and prepare material estimates.
• Price a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) provided from engineering/program utilizing supplier proposals/quotes, PO history, engineering estimates, etc. and provide compliant, quality basis of estimates and documentation to support.
• Request supplier proposals/quotes and/or lead times from Global Supply Chain utilizing price/delivery information requests (PDIRs) through Supply Chain Integrated Proposal System (SCIPS). Prepare labor estimates for all Global Supply Chain functions.
• Prepare Global Supply Chain Cost Volume in support of customer proposals ensuring compliance and quality.
• Prepare and support presentation and approval of material estimates and Global Supply Chain labor estimates at the required approval value level. Prepare and track material variance allowance (MVA).
• Prepare price analysis for all quotes/proposals on CBOM under $2M.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals and/or business‑related experience OR a Master’s Degree
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

• Self‑starter
• Prior experience in Material Estimating in a Proposal Environment. Knowledge of SAP. Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements.
• FAR proposal adequacy and execution. Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves.
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS).
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance with full investigation closed in the last six years and satisfy the requirement to obtain Special Program Access.

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.

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