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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP), Mission Enable Products has an opening for a Proposal Analyst 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site at our Commerce, CA facility.

In this role, the selected candidate will play a key role in the future growth of the business by managing proposal efforts from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) though contract award.

Role and Responsibilities:

Plan and manage proposal efforts.
Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, company policies, and Government regulations.
Coordinates with contributors from cross-functional organizations to ensure quality proposals are submitted within customer deadlines.
Works closely with Program Management and Supply Chain Management to ensure supplier quotes comply with requirements.
Researches and critically analyzes large volumes of data using spreadsheet and data mining skills to isolate and prioritize key data.
Work with the proposal team to develop creative solutions to complex contractual issues.
Summarizes and presents detailed proposal information in internal management reviews and customer fact-finding meetings.
Develops negotiation strategies and participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Basic Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field and two years’ experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers in a Manufacturing environment; OR 1 year experience with an MBA; 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in Proposal or Project Management, with experience leading and/or writing proposal volumes
Strong attention to detail required as this position requires processing large amounts of data across dozens of programs simultaneously
Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure changes to plans are fully understood
Ability to organize, balance and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills including MS Office, specifically Excel
US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Experience with probability modeling (@Risk or Crystal Ball).
ProPricer skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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