Material Pricing estimating Manager

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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 Defense Systems is currently seeking a Material Pricing Estimating Manager 1. The preferred location for the position can be worked at any Northrop Grumman Defense System site such as:
McLean, Virginia;
Rocket Center, West Virginia;
Huntsville, Alabama; or Linthicum, Maryland. This position will support the Weapon Systems Division.

This position is responsible for ensuring all proposal bill of materials are prepared and supported in accordance with all applicable Defense Systems Sector procedures and FAR regulations.

• Leads a team of Cost Estimating/Proposal Analysts providing direction and support, while utilizing individual skill sets and providing developmental opportunities through stretch assignments.
• Ensures that material estimates conform to Customer and FAR Regulatory Requirements.
• Collaborates and coordinates with proposal technical teams in developing the material estimating strategy by interfacing with Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations.
• Interacts with intersecting functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Supports fact finding, audits, and customer negotiations and ensures TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process.

• Working knowledge and demonstrated work experience with estimating and pricing concepts, FAR, TINA, and US Government / DoD Customer expectations.
• Working knowledge and professional experience with various government contract budget types (i.e. various Fixed Price, Cost Type, and IDIQ)
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite and basic skill level with Costpoint.
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Other duties as assigned

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of pricing or business management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of pricing or business management experience
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of education
• Requires the ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD security clearance
• Experience with MS Office Suite

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR or other applicable government regulations
• Leadership or people management experience
• Experience with U.S. Government, commercial and international proposals

• Experience in Aerospace or government contracting
• Experience directly or indirectly managing people preferred
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business is preferred
• 5 or more years’ progressive Program Management experience and/or Proposal Management experience on Development Programs (DoD experience preferred) including hands‑on proposal development and project planning

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $ 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…