RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst (Level 4) in our Business Management department. 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 Rocket Center, WV or Huntsville, AL.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans in response to RFP/RFQ/Solicitations from U.S. Government and other customers.

• Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP/RFQ/Solicitation specifications.

• Review and analyze RFP/RFQ/Solicitations to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals.

• Collaborate with other proposal and functional areas (Business Development, Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of RFP/RFQ/Solicitation requirements and deadlines.

• Identify and investigate impediments, analyze possible alternatives, and resolve the root cause/bottlenecks and follow through on actions in a timely and accurate manner.

• Compile, analyze, and present pricing strategies and other proposal-related data.

• Coordinate proposal kick-off meetings, fact-finding meetings and other required adhoc meetings to drive adherence to schedule and monitor risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offering.

• Perform comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost, and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures.

• Develop compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures. Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates).

• Generating and maintaining proposal data files in ProPricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders.

• Ensure proposals are timely, accurate and compliant in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, FAR/DFARS requirements and Sector Estimating System and Procedures

• Supporting customer Request for Information (RFIs), fact finding, updates, negotiations, and corrective actions.

• Lead Certifications Sweeps and processes for certifying proposals.

• Support Customer/Government Audits on a periodic basis.

• Actively pursue problem-solving opportunities and suggest/implement work-around solutions to improve proposal process.

• Support of affordability and quality initiatives.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. 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

• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong presentation skills

• Active DoD Government Secret clearance.

• ProPricer experience

• Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $168,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.