Principal Cost Estimating Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Principal Cost Estimating Analyst (Level
3) in our Business Management department. The position will be in our facility in Plymouth, MN. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the Armament Systems 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 Plymouth, MN.

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

• Estimating labor costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers
• Compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications.
• Calculating production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
• Collecting cost data from functional representatives and subcontractors
• Preparing cost reports and presenting results to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators and customer representatives
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
• Preparing and maintaining historical cost data
• Supporting Cost Estimating team initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Participating as a member of the contract negotiating team.
• Interacting with other functional areas (Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

• High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience - OR - a Master’s degree with 4+ years of related 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

• Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to create Microsoft Excel macros
• Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

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.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.