Principal​/Sr Principal Material Estimating Pricing Analyst

Position: Principal/ Sr Principal Material Estimating Pricing Analyst
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None 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 Defense Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. The preferred location for this role is Elkton, MD but will consider Baltimore, MD or McLean, VA.

Travel to Elkton Maryland and Rocket Center , WV will be required 25-50%. This position will be staffed as full-time on-site.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by:

Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests

Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams to develop the material estimating strategy, interfacing with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations Selecting appropriate pricing methods (e.g., PO History, vendor quotes) for each item included in the proposal

Working on multiple priority proposals concurrently

Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR/DFAR Regulatory Requirements Ensuring delivery schedule adherence

Supporting proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials and Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), including accompanying supporting data Preparing Bill of Material pricing templates to support proposal-specific pricing models

Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal estimating process

Supporting fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications, while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Material Estimating Pricing Analyst (level
3)
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree

Prior pricing or material estimating experienceU.S. Citizenship required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

Sr Principal Material Estimating Pricing Analyst (level
4)
Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience; or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree

Prior pricing or material estimating experienceU.S. Citizenship required

The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Proposal experience within government contracting

Knowledge of FAR…