2026 Proposal Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 is seeking an Proposal Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization.

Roles and Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications for a Proposal Analyst (A02):

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: 

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by February 2026 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree by February 2026 from an accredited institution and 2 years of Proposal Analyst experience.

• Be majoring in or having majored in a Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher 

• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork, capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular). 

Pay Range 

• Proposal Analyst (A02): $75,800 - $113,800

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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.