Price/Cost Proposal Analyst

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 active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Preferred Qualifications

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 part 16
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
Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $110,900.00The 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.