Proposal Analyst / Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3

Level 2 Proposal Analyst Or Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst

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 Melbourne, Florida.

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 include :

• Submits written supplier 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 materiel 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 materiel 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
• 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

Basic qualifications for a Level 2 Proposal Analyst :

Basic qualifications for a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst :

Preferred qualifications :

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.