Principal Pricing Analyst

Description

Northrop Grumman Mission 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Pricing Analyst (A03) supporting our Material Estimating team, based in Sunnyvale, CA. The preferred location for this on-site position is Sunnyvale, CA, but can also be staffed at our Woodland Hills, CA or San Diego, CA locations.

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

  • Preparing material price analyses to support business unit and GSC leaders in decision-making as it pertains to specific pricing proposals

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

  • Interacting with various stakeholders, including but not limited to Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Pricing, and Business Management

Basic Qualifications:

• 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

• Proposal experience within government contracting

• Prior pricing or material estimating experience

• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR

• U.S. Citizenship required

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

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!