Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking an individual with strong leadership skills and interpersonal skills for the position of Manager of Pricing and Estimating 1 for the Rolling Meadows Campus. This position supports the Aircraft Survivability business unit, and has diverse business needs ranging from government negotiated procurements to direct commercial procurements. We will consider a hybrid work schedule, but this is not open to full time remote work.

What You’ll Get to Do:

This position is responsible for the direct management of Pricing and Estimating support for two different operating units located in Rolling Meadows IL and one operating unit located in Apopka, FL. This is a fast-paced proposal environment that collaborates heavily with capture and proposal teams to develop pricing and win strategies while ensuring compliance and schedule adherence. The Manager of Pricing and Estimating will facilitate the development, planning and scheduling of proposals in accordance with customer Requests for Proposals (RFP) and ensure the review of all proposals for current, accurate and complete information. This individual will lead a team of 9 professionals and will be responsible for establishing goals, assessing individual and team performance, lead the development and growth of team members, and assuring the delivery of timely, quality and accurate product.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Estimating System compliance, advise leadership of pricing requirements/obligations and provide interpretation of Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements.

• Allocation of workload to staff

• Represent the business areas a prime internal and external contact on programs, major proposals and initiatives within Pricing and Business Management to include proposal reviews, capture reviews, and independent cost estimate reviews. 

• Interact with personnel and management at all levels concerning matters of significance to the company related to cost proposals. Will interface and coordinate with other business management leaders and staff on a daily basis.

• Lead business area Pricing and Estimating department interactions with the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency

• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees. Also helps by developing personal growth opportunities for employees.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant Pricing and/or Business experience or 3 years with a Master's Degree including minimum 2 years of leadership/exposure.

• Experience using FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.

• Experience in pricing, contracts, and business management.

• Experience with U.S. Government, commercial, and international proposals.

• Experience with validation of estimates, estimating approaches, customer negotiations, and data driven estimating.

• Experience in leading and developing cross functional teams.

• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or other relevant master’s degree

• Prior experience managing a team of professionals

• Advanced experience Microsoft Office Suite and SAP

• Current active security clearance

• International proposal experience

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!