Principal / Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4
Quick Summary
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles ; or Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience; or PhD with 1 Year of stated experience.
Northrop Grumman has openings for either a Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT and may be available to a hybrid work option.
- This role will provide essential support to the Aerostructure Business unit as a key evaluator and developer of bids.
- Candidates for this position will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members
- They will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities; a commitment to ethics and integrity; and the capability to innovate in a challenging and dynamic environment
- Develops, plans and schedules proposals
- Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
- Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments
- Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts
- Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
- Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
- Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team
This position may be filled as either a Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4 depending on qualification below
Requirements
~4 min read- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles ; or Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience; or PhD with 1 Year of stated experience.
- Must have an ability to interpret and present complex data
- Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles
- Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.)
- Must have experience with developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
- Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features
- Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer)
- Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles; or Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience; or PhD with 4 Year of stated experience.
- Must have an ability to interpret and present complex data
- Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles
- Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.)
- Must have experience with developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
- Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features
- Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer)
- Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision
- Working knowledge of Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs)
- Demonstrated experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to create meaningful insights for decision-making
- Experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE Next
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance
- Strong attention to detail with an appreciation for accuracy and high standards of quality
- Proven ability to proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent 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 expansive, 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
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- October 5, 2026
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- October 5, 2026
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