US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Pricing & Cost Estimating 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Strike Division. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, the Manager Pricing & Cost Estimating 3 will manage and grow a team of analysts responsible for the development of labor and material cost products supporting a Strike restricted Business Unit.  This includes the development, review, analysis and approval of proposal Cost Volumes, Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOMs), ROMs, Risk Analysis, cost models, strategic thought leadership and other analyses required to support the objectives of the business unit, and other tasks as required.  This position reports directly to the Pricing and Estimating Director of the Strike Division, and is a matrix report to the Strike restricted Program Business Director.  This position will be based in Melbourne, Florida and requires that the selected candidate work from the office daily.  This position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Engaging with business unit leadership to develop estimating strategies needed to successfully negotiate follow-on business and new capture efforts
• Establishing strategic relationships both internally and externally with Business Unit leadership and Customer counterparts
• Establishing and adhering to program policy, procedures, and processes addressing cost proposal development, quality standards, and cost analyses
• Overseeing the collection and analysis of both labor and material estimates and cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
• Creating and maintaining models for cost estimating elements as required
• Briefing all levels of management: at the operating element, sector, and corporate levels; as well as customer leadership
• Supporting DCMA/DCAA offices and Government Compliance regarding proposal and business system audits

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics or related discipline with 9 years of experience in Pricing & Cost Estimating disciplines -OR- 7 years of stated experience with a Master’s Degree
• 3+ years in a Leadership or Supervisory role
• Proven ability to evaluate/analyze, integrate, and communicate Pricing/Estimating and financial impacts, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership.
• Must have thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements.
• Experience in development of proposal cost or pricing Strategy
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer)
• Experience in proposals of various contract types and size (e.g. CPIF, CPAF, CPFF, FFP, etc.), complexity, and acquisition phase (EMD, Production, etc)
• Active Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance is a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance
• In depth knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• In depth knowledge of Pricing, Risk Analysis, Statistics, and other quantitative analytical tools
• Technical acumen is desired
• Experience working in a capture or competitive program environment
• Experience with supporting the development of Life Cycle Cost Estimates

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Salary Range: $141,900.00 - $212,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.