Principal or Sr Principal Proposal Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst or a Level 4 Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Global Surveillance Division! This position will be in Melbourne, Florida and be primarily based in-office due to program and business needs. Essential Functions: • This role will provide essential support to the 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 proposals • 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 functional departments, including approvals • Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to 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 • Lead/Supports the reviews and updates of the Cost Estimating Factors (CEFS) used within the program • Lead/Supports the reviews and updates of the Allocations used within the program   This role may be filled at the Level 3 Principal or Level 4 Senior Principal 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 • Must have ability to interpret and present complex data • Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles • Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.) • Must have experience with developing and analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) • Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features • Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer) • Must have the ability to obtain a US Go