Staff Proposal Analyst – Level 5

Northrop Grumman

. Shape the analytical approach to the business unit’s most significant pursuits from pre-RFP positioning through final recommendation .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesLead💰 $146,300 - $219,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pricing and estimating methodologies, with a strong analytical fluency in cost modeling and data analytics. Proven ability to lead complex proposals and mentor junior analysts while engaging effectively with senior executives and government customers.

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Pricing And Estimating MethodologiesAnalytical FluencyExcel ModelingCost AnalysisU.S. Government Acquisition (FAR/DFARS)

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelingSensitivity AnalysisRisk-Adjusted PositioningCompetitive BenchmarkingStatistical ApproachesPythonRSQLData PipelinesEstimating Methodologies

Soft Skills

MentoringExecutive EngagementInfluencing PracticesCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Government Secret ClearanceUS Government Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseLong-Cycle ProgramsAnalytical StandardsProposal Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the analytical approach to the business unit’s most significant pursuits from pre-RFP positioning through final recommendation
Set methodology and analytical standards across cost modeling, sensitivity analysis, risk-adjusted positioning, and competitive benchmarking
Lead executive-level reviews of analytical work
Serve as the senior Pricing and Estimating voice with capture, program, and finance leadership
Present analyses at division, sector, and corporate reviews
Brief senior executives on the reasoning behind significant cost positions
Partner with the negotiation team during customer discussions
Contribute analytical understanding to support clarity on how cost figures were developed
Drive analytical tooling and methodology improvements, including data pipelines, modeling frameworks, and statistical approaches
Mentor senior analysts at earlier levels
Influence analytical practices across the business unit, division, and sector

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 12 years OR Master’s degree and 10 years of professional experience in pricing, estimating, finance, data analytics, consulting, engineering economics, or a field with comparable analytical depth
Experience leading analytical work on large, complex proposals or long-cycle programs
Active US Government Secret clearance or higher, with background investigation within the last 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance, with Special Access Program (SAP) clearance as required
U.S. citizenship
Working knowledge of U.S. Government acquisition (FAR/DFARS), applied in real work
Strong analytical fluency and Excel modeling at depth
Comfort with Python, R, SQL, or a comparable analytical environment
Recognized subject-matter expertise in cost analysis and estimating methodologies
Demonstrated record of leading analytical work behind large, complex aerospace, defense, or comparable long-cycle programs
Deep command of cost-modeling and estimating methodologies, including parametric, analogy, and bottoms-up approaches
Comfort engaging with executives, capture leadership, and government customers at senior levels
Track record of mentoring analysts into more senior roles
Willingness to work 100% onsite in Palmdale, San Diego, or El Segundo, California
Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business