Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is currently seeking a Senior Principal Pricing Analyst to join our team of talented and diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site preferably in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; Palmdale, CA; or Melbourne, FL to support the Global Battle Management and Readiness Division. The role may also be located at other major Northrop Grumman Defense System sites. The ideal candidate will be a team player, but also an independent contributor, will be proactive, will present leadership skills, will possess good analytical skills, will demonstrate problem-solving skills, and will be detail oriented.
In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Develops, analyzes, evaluates, coordinates, prepares, and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers.
* Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy
* Ensures Northrop Grumman Estimating System compliance and provides interpretation of RFP requirements
* Interacts with personnel and management at all levels; interfaces and coordinates with other business management personnel on a daily basis
* Provides reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management
* Prepares and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies
* Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures with regard to cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations
* Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process
* Supports various departmental business management & operations functions
* Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the organization
* Ensures FAR/DFAR compliance of proposals and supports proposals through the NAR/ICE and C101 corporate approval process
* Supports the front-end business acquisition process by developing proposals
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of pricing related experience or transferrable experience OR a Master's degree with 6 years of pricing related experience or transferrable experience
* Working Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals
* Experience with supplier negotiations and associated procurement documentation.
* Experience in bidding to different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, T&M).
* Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team environment.
* General knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles and standard practices in costing and pricing.
* Experience and understanding of statistical analysis and limitations thereof (sample size implications, statistical power, forecast error, etc.)
* Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* Knowledge of FAR, DFARs, CAS and TINA.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings.
* Good collaboration skills with proven ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately to meet deadlines.
* Comprehension of the FAR Part 15 and 31.
* Ability to prioritize and stay organized within a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
* Must have Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
* US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with FAR/DFAR regulations, NAR/ICE activities, and program control
* Strategic/Competitive pricing experience
* Develops, evaluates and implements pricing strategies and models based upon current business and competitive market dynamics
* Proficiency in ProPricer
Salary Range: $95,800 - $164,900
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.