**Requisition ID: R10176745**
+ **Category:** Business Development
+ **Location:** Clearfield, Utah, United States of America
+ **Clearance Type:** Secret
+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position
+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)
+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time
+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available
+ **Positions Available:** 1
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 has an opening for a **Sr. Principal Proposal Analyst (Level 4)** to support material estimating responsibilities and join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located **on-site daily** in Clearfield, Utah.
**Essential Functions:**
+ This role will primarily lead the development of material estimates but may support other analysts with estimating guidance, training, or other proposal-related activities.
+ This role will provide essential support to the Aerospace Structures Business Unit (ASBU) and may also regularly contribute to large competitive captures or corporate priority programs as a key evaluator and developer of bids.
+ Candidates for this position will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members
+ They will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities; a commitment to ethics and integrity; and the capability to innovate in a challenging and dynamic environment
+ Develops, plans and schedules material estimates
+ Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
+ Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from suppliers and various functional departments
+ Researches and analyzes historical data, develops Consolidated Bills of Material (CBOMs) and other associated deliverables in support proposal efforts
+ Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
+ Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
+ Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years in quantitative/analytical roles
+ Working knowledge and experience of material estimating concepts, global supply chain or similar industry
+ Proven project management skills, and ability to independently and proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
+ Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to interpret and present complex data.
+ Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply sound judgment to problem-solving
+ Advanced Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including power query, pivot tables, nested formulas, or other similar features.
+ Active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a program access clearance
+ Ability to work on-site daily in Clearfield, Utah
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience and understanding of material cost estimating principles, cost analysis, government proposal processes, and FAR/DFARS.
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
+ Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven track record of ensuring accuracy and the highest standards of quality at all times.
+ Experience with developing TINA-compliant proposals
+ Experience with developing TINA-compliant material estimates
+ Experience with developing TINA-compliant labor estimates
+ Experience with Northrop Grumman’s Aerospace Structures Business Unit (ASBU).
+ Working knowledge of advanced Excel concepts, including data modeling, power query, power pivot and/or VBA coding, writing complex formulas, and producing live models, etc.
+ Active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain program access clearance
+ Proficient experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our expansive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
**Salary Range:** $95,000 - $142,400
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.