Associate Proposal Analyst

Job Description

Associate Proposal Analyst | Northrop Grumman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Northrop Grumman, located in Redondo Beach, CA or Chandler, AZ. Northrop Grumman is a leading space pioneer, developing revolutionary systems for government, civil, and commercial customers that impact lives globally and for future generations. The company is at the forefront of technological advancements, from stealth bombers to space exploration, defining what is possible in space every day. This role is crucial for supporting critical missions by ensuring precise cost proposal development, contributing to the protection of our nation and its allies through groundbreaking space solutions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Redondo Beach, CA or Chandler, AZ
• Pay: $54400–$94600 yearly
• Mission: This role supports cost proposal development for space sector projects, ensuring compliance and meeting program and business goals.
• Tech Stack: MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), BOE Tool Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Proposal Development: Develop, plan, and support cost proposals.
• Data Compilation: Compile cost and pricing data for the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Activity Support: Support a variety of proposal activities, including Firm Proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROMs), and pricing exercises.
• Cross-functional Interaction: Interact with other functional areas such as Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, and Engineering.
• Reporting and Compliance: Prepare cost reports, cost volumes, and initiate required Peer Reviews and P&E Compliance Checklists.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, majoring in a Business-related field. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: 0-2 years of related experience.
• Skills: Strong PC skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Excellent communication skills, coupled with persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment.
• Bonus: Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher. Knowledge of government regulations, specifically FAR and DFARS. Ability to use/modify automation tools for the overall Pricing and Estimating team, and experience with BOE Tool Suite.