Price/Cost Proposal Analyst Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is currently seeking a Price/Cost Proposal Analyst Level 2 to join our team! This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL. This position will be responsible for producing high quality analysis of supplier proposals.

This Level 2 Proposal Analyst will evaluate supplier proposals through various analysis techniques (such as similar product comparisons, analogous products, parametric estimating, cost estimating relationships, and bottom-up estimating) to assess a fair and reasonable position, which is documented in a price/cost analysis report (PCAR). The Proposal Analyst will encounter various contract types, such as fixed price, cost type, and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Other items that fall under this statement of work are Option Price Verifications and evaluating Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs). The Proposal Analyst will provide valuable insight into supplier risk, negotiation positions, and contribute to an executable baseline for our subcontract management teams. This role will collaborate across multiple functions such as Contracts, Pricing & Estimating, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Program Management to prepare and submit high quality, compliant and on-time PCARs to support customer commitments and company financial goals.

In addition to PCAR support, the role will also provide quality and compliance reviews for Northrop Grumman prime proposals prior to submission. These reviews will focus on content (basis of estimate (BOE), consolidated bill of material (CBOM or BOM) and the cost volume), spelling and grammar, and rate application verification. It will also include internal audit of various cost estimating relationships (CERs). The Proposal Analyst will ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures.

Additional duties include:

Analyzing labor, material, travel, other direct costs (ODCs), direct and indirect rates, escalation and profit/fee, documented in a Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR)

Performing cost estimating/pricing reviews and analysis in accordance with industry best practices, solicitation instructions, customer requirements and USG regulatory requirements

Conducting research into market and historical data and developing cost estimating models to evaluate price reasonableness and develop negotiation positions with subcontractors

Compiling information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to stay informed on regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.), price trends and manufacturing processes

Conferring with suppliers and analyzing suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices

Issuing requests for information and fact-finding questions to suppliers and participating in fact-finding meetings to review bases of estimates (BOEs) and source documentation

Requesting DCMA/DCAA assist audits where applicable

Interfacing with responsible engineers regarding the integration of technical evaluations into the cost analysis when appropriate

Preparing and presenting data for Supply Chain Management review to establish negotiation objective positions; Providing negotiation support through subcontract award

Maintaining records and supporting data used and provided in support of proposals

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline and 2 years of experience; or Masters degree in business, finance, economics, engineering or related discipline

Knowledge of statistical and forecasting concepts and techniques

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

​Ability to apply analytical skills and accounting, finance, economic and/or forecasting concepts and principles to data

Meet deadlines in a challenging environment and manage multiple simultaneous projects with attention to detail

Technical and creative writing skills; able to tell the story of the analysis performed and the results such that the reader understands and can follow our position

Self-starter who likes to “self-teach” topics and new skills (such as calculations/formulas to enable a more efficient analysis)

International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association (ICEAA) certification (CCEA or PCEA)

Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Experience working on or contributing to Government proposals

Familiarity and/or practical experience with regression analysis

Conceptual or practical knowledge of cost improvement curves

Working knowledge of the Government contracting environment (FAR and DFARS) and various contract types as outlined in FAR 15

Knowledge of direct and indirect rate proposals, activity-based costing, audits and audit processes and the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCAA/DCMA)

Understanding of earned value management and business systems

Hands-on experience with SAP

Familiarity with aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes

Background in Global Supply Chain Subcontract/Procurement requirements

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

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, Northro