Requisition ID: R10180298
Category: Business Management
* Location: Rocket Center, West Virginia, United States of America | Elkton, Maryland, United States of America | McLean, Virginia, United States of America
* Clearance Type: Secret
* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Positions Available: 1
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 currently seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst (Level 4) in our Business Management department. The position will be in our facility in Rocket Center, WV. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the Missile Products Pricing & Estimating team tasked with providing guidance and support to the business unit activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have the ability work in a fast-paced environment. This position will be located on-site in either Rocket Center, WV; Elkton, MD; or McLean, VA.
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Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Estimating labor costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers
* Compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
Analyzing specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
* Calculating production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
* Collecting cost data from functional representatives and subcontractors
Preparing cost reports and presenting results to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators and customer representatives
Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
* Preparing and maintaining historical cost data
* Supporting Cost Estimating team initiatives and continuous improvement.
* Participating as a member of the contract negotiating team.
* Understanding the requirements for Supplier price cost analysis
* Interacting with other functional areas (Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Pricing Analyst Level 4:
High School Diploma or GED with 12 years of related experience
* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience
* Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
Extensive experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business and/or business operations
* Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance.
* Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of material pricing techniques
* Strong presentation skills
* Ability to create Microsoft Excel macros
* ProPricer experience
* Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
* Active Government Secret Clearance
Salary Range: $98,100 - $170,300
The 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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.