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Northrop Grumman

Financial Proposal Analyst

United States-Florida-Melbourne

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$81,400 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Northrop Grumman has openings for a Level 3 Principal Financial and Proposal Analyst and a Level 4 Senior Principal Financial and Proposal Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be in Melbourne, Florida.

As the Financial and Proposal Analyst, the successful candidate will be responsible for company sales, budget analysis and CAM (Control Account Manager) responsibilities across the portfolio. The position requires cross functional collaboration with other departments primarily consisting of Subcontracts, Program Management, Cost Management, Contracts, and Pricing. The Financial Analyst is anticipated to cover a portion of the Systems new business and follow-on execution activity. The business analyst should be comfortable working in a fast-paced multi conflicting priority environment. ​

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage sales forecast across multiple portfolios.
  • Close coordination with Supplier Management Team to get the most up to date information regarding deliveries and invoicing.
  • Collaborating with Cost Management to validate EACs are in line with financial forecast.
  • Working with the Finance team to make sure all inputs are submitted in a timely fashion.
  • Working monthly Earned Value rhythm with Cost Management to make sure EAC/VAR explanations are provided as required.
  • Preparing clear, concise, and timely GSC cost charts and supporting GSC and Program needs as required.
  • Demonstrating skill and ability to analyze and develop solutions for complex problems.
  • Communicating effectively and clearly presenting approaches and findings.
  • Position requires the ability to work under pressure in a multiple conflicting priority environment and often requires the ability to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
  • Successful candidate should have extensive material estimating experience.

This position may be hired at the Level 3 - Principal or Level 4 - Senior Principal level depending upon candidate qualifications, experience, education, skills, and knowledge.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Proposal/Financial Analyst

Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 5 years of proposal, financial, material estimating or related experience OR a Master's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 3 years of financial, proposal, material estimating or related experience

Material estimating experience in a US Government execution environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Proposal/Financial Analyst

Bachelor's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 8 years of proposal, financial, material estimating or related experience OR a Master's Degree in business, economics, mathematics, or other related field with 6 years of financial, proposal, material estimating or related experience

Material estimating experience in a US Government execution environment

Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong analytical and communication skills

Experience across different proposal phases (development, production and sustainment) and factor development.

Hands on experience with estimating or financial analysis, including data collection and normalization

Self-starter with a strong work ethic and works well in a team situation

Extensive material experience with government contracting and FAR

Current active security clearance

Independent forward thinker

Master's Degree

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

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.

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