Proposal Analyst - Level 3

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Proposal Analyst – Level 3, to join our team in Dulles VA
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The Northrop Grumman Space Sector’s Proposal Operations team has an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic, diverse, and accomplished team. Proposal Operations consists of Proposal Analysts and Proposal Managers whose mission is to apply proven proposal execution strategies and leadership to teams across the sector to ensure successful, compliant, and on time proposal submissions. The proposals we support include the top Sector Priority Win proposal pursuits.

This enables our staff to step into a variety of roles and responsibilities, including leading large teams to competitive wins, gaining valuable exposure to sector/corporate upper management, and learning technical and strategic skills that can be used towards future success.

Role and Impact:

• Plan, schedule, develop, review and submit proposals that effectively represent our strategy and baseline while limiting non-compliances and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with other team members to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) requirements.
• Lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant professional experience in proposals – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in proposals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of functions and people.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
• Research and analyze historical data as well as develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred…