Pricing Analyst 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Pricing Analyst Level 3.  The selected candidate will be an integral part of the Northrop Grumman Space Sector Pricing & Estimating Compliance & Operations team reporting to the Space Sector Pricing & Estimating Compliance & Operations Manager.  The position will be located in Redondo Beach CA.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Researching and analyzing historical data.
• Interacting with other functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Developing cost models to support proposal efforts and overall pricing strategy.
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
• Presenting and briefing compliance related activities to senior and executive leadership.
• Helping Division and Business Units by supporting their fact finding, audits, customer negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process.
• Supporting Pricing and Estimating team initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Collaborating with Divisions and Business Units to lead, facilitating and sustaining government estimating compliance through best practices and lessons learned, to standardize processes, implement operational efficiencies for faster, better and compliant proposal products.
• Ensuring the ability to track estimating compliance and quality through metric databases.
• Assisting with NG Space sectors compliance to the DFARS Cost Estimating System through self-assessments, analysis, compliance strategy development and Corrective Action Report (CAR) and Correct Action Plan (CAP) resolution.
• Coordinating with internal customers for audit responses and tracking.
• Providing consultation support to division and business units regarding proposal estimating compliance and representation at the sector/corporate level regarding estimating compliance matters.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of compliance related disclosures and proposal documentation to the operating segments.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Mathematics or related area with 6+ years of combined experience in Pricing/Finance/Contracts/Business or 4+ years with a Master’s Degree.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• A team player that possesses excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Top Secret / SCI level security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Aerospace/defense industry experience.
• Working understanding of TINA and FAR requirements.
• Working understanding of Global Supply Chain processes.
• Working knowledge of material pricing systems.
• Knowledge of the business acquisition process.
• Experience using SAP and/or Cost Point.
• Experience using ProPricer.
• Risk Analysis and S-curve technique experience.
• Current US Top Secret level security clearance.  US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

Salary Range: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.