Proposal Analyst / Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 2 or 3 (Clearance Required)
United States-California-San Diego · United States-California-Palmdale$75.8k–$141kPosted Jul 16, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsProposal Analyst / Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 2 or 3 (Clearance Required)United States-California-San Diego +1 moreApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10240441RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 an opening for either a Proposal Analyst Level 2 or Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be on site in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA or Palmdale, CA. The Proposal Analyst Level 2 or Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 will become part of the Strike division Material Estimating and Analysis (ME&A), working closely with Global Supply Chain (GSC), Program Management Office, Business Management, and various cross-functional proposal teammates. The candidates selected for this role will be a key member of proposal teams, leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.Proposal Analyst Level 2: General application of concepts, and principles. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Represents organization on specific projects. Frequent internal company and external contacts.Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3: Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks. Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations. May develop and deliver presentations.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Develops GSC cost estimates for procurement and subcontract.Prices a consolidated bill of material (CBOM), requirements derived from engineering/program utilizing supplier proposals/quotes, PO history, engineering estimates, etc., and providing compliant, quality basis of estimates and documentation to support.Evaluates supplier quotations/proposals, POs, and historical quotes/proposals to determine if any adjustments to the estimate are required (e.g., escalation, quantity, cost history/trends, statement of work changes, etc.).Performs price analysis and prepares documentation for all BOM items at or below the Truthful Cost and Pricing Data (TCoPD) threshold.Develops GSC labor hours estimates for the proposal with support from applicable GSC functions.Prepares and supports presentation and approval of material estimates and GSC labor estimates at the required approval value level.Develops, plans and schedules proposals.Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal...