Proposal Analyst - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Expand 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 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, 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.   

The Northrop Grumman Space Sector’s Proposal Operations team has an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic, diverse, and accomplished team. Proposal Operations consists of Proposal Analysts and Proposal Managers whose mission is to apply proven proposal execution strategies and leadership to teams across the sector to ensure successful, compliant, and on time proposal submissions.  The proposals we support include the top Sector Priority Win proposal pursuits. This enables our staff to step into a variety of roles and responsibilities, including leading large teams to competitive wins, gaining valuable exposure to sector/corporate upper management, and learning technical and strategic skills that can be used towards future success. 

Role and Impact:

• Plan, schedule, develop, review and submit proposals that effectively represent our strategy and baseline while limiting non-compliances and weaknesses.
• Collaborate with other team members to compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) requirements.
• Lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement.
• 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 5+ years of relevant professional experience in proposals – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant professional experience in proposals – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience in proposals. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of functions and people.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
• Research and analyze historical data as well as develop cost models to support proposal efforts.
• Experience reviewing, understanding, and responding to customer requests for proposal (RFPs).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Experience leading and working on proposal team(s).
• Analytical and detail oriented with strong project management skills.
• Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to understand and apply established proposal processes.
• Experience building trusted relationships with capture and proposal teams.
• Experienced SharePoint user.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:  https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.