RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Principle Proposal Analyst / Senior Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4 Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for either a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or a Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position is a hybrid role located in San Diego, CA. Analyst will support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process.  Will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements.  Will coordinate with functional departments to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.  Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings and in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Specific duties include: - Prepares Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations - Prepares materiel estimates and provides a consolidated bill of material to include in cost volumes as a support function to NGAS Pricing/Estimating - Prepares and supports presentation and approval of materiel estimates at the required value level as part of the proposal team - Supports supplier negotiations and represents the supplier price/cost analysis position to customers as required to support NGAS Contracts and NGAS Pricing/Estimating organizations - Responds to miscellaneous and external Global Supply Chain Business Management request for information regarding assigned suppliers - Estimating, accounting, and billing system review and compliance - Maintain and update program bill of material, actual cost records, and supporting data - Supports DCAA and DCMA audits as required - Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives - Make/Buy Analysis Support - Support Global Supply Chain with assigned suppliers from Change Board, RFP process, proposal evaluation, negotiation, affordability, and close out - Work as an integral member of the Subcontract/Procurement team to achieve Global Supply Chain, Program, and/or NGAS objectives, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process - Meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment - Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team - Metric Building (MVA, Qty Curve Adj, Escalation Evaluation, Financial Supplier Metrics, Allocated Material) - Labor estimating support (actuals analysis) by portfolio - Labor and POH Library build-up & maintenance for proposal support - Support cross training among the staff (how to analyze data, pull from SAP for accurate analysis, buildup of BOMs, best practices) This position may be filled at either a level 3 or level 4 depending upon candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst: - Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 3 years of proposal or material estimating experience - Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles - Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance, Basic Qualifications for Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst: - Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience OR a Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related discipline with 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience - Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles - Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security Clearance, Preferred qualifications: - Experience with S4 - Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS) - Working knowledge of cost accounting standards, generally accepted accounting principles and accounting/proposal auditing techniques - Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves - Intimate background with Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements, FAR proposal adequacy and execution 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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.