Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is currently seeking a Price/Cost Proposal Analyst Level 2 to join our team! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL. This position will be responsible for producing high quality analysis of supplier proposals.

This Level 2 Proposal Analyst will evaluate supplier proposals through various analysis techniques (such as similar product comparisons, analogous products, parametric estimating, cost estimating relationships, and bottom-up estimating) to assess a fair and reasonable position, which is documented in a price/cost analysis report (PCAR). The Proposal Analyst will encounter various contract types, such as fixed price, cost type, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Other items that fall under this statement of work are Option Price Verifications and evaluating Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs). The Proposal Analyst will provide valuable insight into supplier risk, negotiation positions, and contribute to an executable baseline for our subcontract management teams. This role will collaborate across multiple functions such as Contracts, Pricing & Estimating, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Program Management to prepare and submit high quality, compliant and on-time PCARs to support customer commitments and company financial goals.

In addition to PCAR support, the role will also provide quality and compliance reviews for Northrop Grumman prime proposals prior to submission. These reviews will focus on content (basis of estimate (BOE), consolidated bill of material (CBOM or BOM) and the cost volume), spelling and grammar, and rate application verification. It will also include internal audit of various cost estimating relationships (CERs). The Proposal Analyst will ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.

Additional duties include:

• Analyzing labor, material, travel, other direct costs (ODCs), direct and indirect rates, escalation and profit/fee, documented in a Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR)

• Performing cost estimating/pricing reviews and analysis in accordance with industry best practices, solicitation instructions, customer requirements and USG regulatory requirements

• Conducting research into market and historical data and developing cost estimating models to evaluate price reasonableness and develop negotiation positions with subcontractors

• Compiling information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to stay informed on regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.), price trends and manufacturing processes

• Conferring with suppliers and analyzing suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices

• Issuing requests for information and fact-finding questions to suppliers and participating in fact-finding meetings to review bases of estimates (BOEs) and source documentation

• Requesting DCMA/DCAA assist audits where applicable

• Interfacing with responsible engineers regarding the integration of technical evaluations into the cost analysis when appropriate

• Preparing and presenting data for Supply Chain Management review to establish negotiation objective positions; Providing negotiation support through subcontract award

• Maintaining records and supporting data used and provided in support of proposals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline and 2 years of experience; or Masters degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or related discipline

• Knowledge of statistical and forecasting concepts and techniques

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• ​Ability to apply analytical skills and accounting, finance, economic and/or forecasting concepts and principles to data

• Meet deadlines in a challenging environment and manage multiple simultaneous projects with attention to detail

• Technical and creative writing skills; able to tell the story of the analysis performed and the results such that the reader understands and can follow our position

• Self-starter who likes to “self-teach” topics and new skills (such as calculations/formulas to enable a more efficient analysis)

• International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) certification (CCEA or PCEA)

• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

• Experience working on or contributing to Government proposals

• Familiarity and/or practical experience with regression analysis

• Conceptual or practical knowledge of cost improvement curves

• Working knowledge of the Government contracting environment (FAR and DFARS) and various contract types as outlined in FAR 15

• Knowledge of direct and indirect rate proposals, activity-based costing, audits and audit processes and the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAA/DCMA)

• Understanding of earned value management and business systems

• Hands-on experience with SAP

• Familiarity with aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes

• Background in Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal 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.

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 inclusive, 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.