Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Level 2 or Level 3 Proposal Analyst with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a Level 2 Proposal Analyst or a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be on site in Redondo Beach, CA. Our team follows the 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and offers a hybrid work environment to allow teleworking on the working Friday.

The Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, 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. Join a fast-moving, growth-driven team in the Production & Development Operating Unit of the F-35 Program.

Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
* Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.

* Works in a team environment to develop proposals in response to customer requests.

* Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts.

* Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings.

* Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.

* Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

* Prepares and coordinates with others to prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies

* Prepares and participates in preparation of certified cost or pricing data packages

* Supports proposal audits and negotiations with customers The requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Level 3 Proposal Analyst depending upon candidate qualifications and experience. Basic Qualifications for a Level 2 Proposal Analyst:
* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 2 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline.

* Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles

* Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

* Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

* US Citizenship 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, PowerPoint and Word

* Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

* US Citizenship

Preferred…