Principal Proposal Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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 Defense Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.   Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is looking for you to join our Material Estimating Proposal Analysis team as a Principal Proposal Analyst supporting the C2 and Weapons Integration (CWI) Division . The location for this role is Huntsville, AL . Relocation is not offered for this role. 10% travel may be required to attend training events or support large proposal efforts. This position will be staffed as full-time on-site at our Voyager office facility.   Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preparing material estimates for proposal submittals by: • Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests to ensure proposal/FAR/DFAR Regulatory Requirements • Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams to develop the material estimating strategy, interfacing with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations • Support program teams with Bill of Material template processes to then provide Global Supply Chain data required for RFQ solicitations • Ensuring internal process compliance through effective use/guidance of current Bill of Material tools/policies & procedures • Working on multiple priority proposals concurrently • Attending and contributing to regular proposal status meetings • Ensuring proposal/proposal artifact delivery schedule adherence • Supporting internal proposal approval reviews with detailed supporting data for all elements within the Bill of Material, presenting key stakeholders necessary proposal insights for informed decision making • Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal estimating process • Supporting fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications, while ensuring TCoPD (formerly TINA) compliance during all aspects of the proposal process   Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree • U.S. Citizenship required • Excel proficiency (XLOOKUP, Pivot tables, SUMIF, etc.) • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance   Preferred Qualifications: • Prior pricing, compliance, or material estimating/procurement experience • Prior experience applying analyt