Proposal Analyst – Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Proposal Analyst – Level 2 located in Colorado Springs, CO, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Our Proposal Analyst will help create automation tools and utilize Agile approaches for pricing strategies to help minimize administrative tasks and focus on estimating and analysis. This position will support our Space Sector.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

Establish cost analysis positions and negotiation ranges, including completion of supplier proposal compliance review

Develop, plan and schedule proposals

Compile cost, schedule and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications

Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling and performance elements from functional departments

Research and analyze historical data, develop cost models to support proposal efforts

Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives

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 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience

Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Experience with proposal, pricing or finance

Experience with MS Office, specifically MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of government regulations, FAR and DFAR

Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality

Experience with Excel Pivot Tables, VBA coding and Macros

Experience with parametric modeling (SEER-SIM, PRICE True Planning)

Experience with Deltek Pro-Pricer

Experience conducing cost analysis and risk modeling

Soft Skills:

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines

Strong problem solving and organizational skills

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Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.