Price Cost Estimating Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

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.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Price Cost Estimating Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4, to join our team. The preferred location for this role is McLean VA or Dulles VA.  We may consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Redondo Beach CA; Aurora CO or Baltimore MD.   

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or 4.

In this job, you will:

• Collaborate with Divisions and Business Units to lead, facilitate and sustain government estimating compliance through best practices and lessons learned, to standardize processes, implement operational efficiencies for faster, better and compliant proposal products.
• Assist with NG Space sector’s 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.
• Help 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.
• Research and analyze historical data.
• Provide data visualization and relational analysis
• Interact with other functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Develop cost models to support proposal efforts and overall pricing strategy.
• Support risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
• Present and brief compliance related activities to senior and executive leadership.
• Support Pricing and Estimating team initiatives, to include new estimating processes and tools.
• Help to ensure the ability to track estimating compliance and quality through metric databases.
• Coordinate with internal customers for audit responses and tracking.
• Provide consultative support to division and business units regarding proposal estimating compliance and representation at the sector/corporate level regarding estimating compliance matters.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of compliance related disclosures and proposal documentation to the operating segments.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business, Accounting or a related field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.

Additional Basic qualifications for both levels:

• Demonstrated experience in business management and labor and non-labor cost estimating.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data transformation and normalization.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of functions and people.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain an Active Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on space systems programs.
• Experience with parametric estimating techniques and principles.
• Experience with data visualization tools, e.g. Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Proficiency in Python, with a solid understanding of Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, NumPy, Pandas).
• Proven experience as a Python Developer, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Database design and SQL/NoSQL experience.
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR & DFARS).
• Previous experience with SAP and Costpoint.
• Familiarity with the concept and application of Cost Improvement Curves.
• Database design/SQL experience.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Active Top Secret and/or SCI Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Are proactive, thorough, eager to develop new ideas, and skilled in working autonomously in dynamic and high-pressure environments. 
• Have the ability to support complex operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Are a dynamic, self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively on a team and the willingness to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team.

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $108,400.00 - $170,300.00

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.

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.

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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.