Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: No 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. 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.       The Northrop Grumman Space Sector’s Pricing & Estimating Organization has an exciting opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic, diverse, and accomplished team.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   In this job, you will: • Lead and develop small to large Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and new Business/Captures cost/price volumes, including coordination, collection and analysis of cost, Basis of Estimates, schedule, and technical elements from multi-functional departments • Generate cost proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and other pricing/cost requirements, including Company and Department policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) • Create and present cost reviews, BOE reviews, and advise issues and risks to senior and executive leadership • Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures, including Estimating System and disclosed practices • Participate in or lead customer fact-finding meetings. • Develop recommendations for ROMS, BPEs, and should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives • Lead and support DCAA audit reviews for proposals • Promote affordability and quality initiatives • Represent the pricing organization in contract negotiations, drive improvements to the negotiation process, and advise leadership on our cost and risk position • 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 experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management  – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management  – OR – PhD with 1 year of experience in Pricing & Estimating, Proposals or Business Management  .  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance • Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management • Must have persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment • Excellent communications skills and leadership competencies • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PP and Word     Preferred Qualifications:    • Master’s Degree • Work experience in any of the followin