Proposal Analyst

Job Description

Principal or Sr Principal Proposal Analyst | Northrop Grumman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northrop Grumman, located in Melbourne, Florida. At Northrop Grumman, employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally, from pioneering aviation to stealth bombers and lunar landings. This role is crucial for supporting the Global Surveillance Division programs as a key evaluator and developer of bids, contributing to the nation’s technological advancements. The company seeks individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to invent the future.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Melbourne, Florida, USA
• Pay: $81400–$152200 yearly
• Team: Supporting Global Surveillance Division programs
• Mission: This role supports programs by evaluating and developing bids, ensuring compliance and accurate cost estimation.
• Tech Stack: MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel), ProPricer, SAP, Cost Point, BOE Next

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead/Support Proposal Development: Lead or support proposal activities, collaborating with diverse teams to develop comprehensive bids.
• Proposal Planning & Scheduling: Develop, plan, and schedule proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Cost and Schedule Compilation: Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for proposals, coordinating data collection and approvals from functional departments.
• Data Analysis & Modeling: Research and analyze historical data, developing cost models to support robust proposal efforts.
• Review & Negotiation Participation: Participate in fact-finding meetings, should-cost and pricing reviews, and as a member of the contract negotiating team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or a related discipline, with a solid understanding of project management and cost estimation principles.
• Experience: 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience (for Principal) or 8 years in quantitative/analytical roles (for Senior Principal), including developing and analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Skills: Ability to interpret and present complex data, knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices (e.g., FAR, DFARs), strong proficiency in MS Office (including intermediate Excel concepts), and proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer).
• Bonus: Extensive experience preparing proposal cost volumes per NGC policies, effective oral and written communication skills, strong briefing skills, proven ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision, experience with independent cost reviews, knowledge of Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE Next, and an active US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.