Proposal Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst - Level 2 , to join our Integrated Space Mission Segment team in Aurora, CO . This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   The selected candidate will assist in the proposal efforts from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) through contract award. You will be a key member of sole source, competitive sector or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key developer of winning bids. You will help summarize and present detailed proposal information in internal management reviews and customer fact-finding meetings.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures.  • Establish fair and reasonable cost analysis positions and negotiation ranges - including completion of supplier proposal compliance review. • 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. • Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. • Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. • Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.   The successful candidate will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.    This role will be a key member of large competitive or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key evaluator and developer of winning bids.    In this role, the selected candidate will also be essential in creating automation tools and Agile approaches for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis.    Basic Qualifications (Required): • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree • Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree • Proposal, pricing, supply chain or finance experie