Description
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Air Dominance Division has an opening for two Level 3 Principal Proposal Analysts to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be on site in in either Palmdale, California or Rancho Bernardo, San Diego CA and requires that the selected candidate work from the office daily.
The Analyst will lead efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the 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 and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Prepare proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures. • Develop, plan, and schedule proposals in a team environment in response to customer requests • Coordinate internal comprehensive reviews of proposal cost and pricing • Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP specifications. • Present proposal and pricing strategy recommendations to management • Support proposal audits, fact-finding, and negotiations • Analyze data such as direct labor hours, past performance, costs of previous procurements, Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and/or comparison to similar items/scope
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Masters degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience • Must have thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements. • Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer) or an equivalent Pricing tool • Must have an active Secret Clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
• Air Vehicle or Aerospace/Defense industry experience • Experience with SAP/S4
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