Staff Pricing Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

This position is the Staff Pricing Analyst supporting multiple programs and divisions.  Key activities include pre-proposal strategic engagement; management of proposals, ROMs, and NTEs; and executive interface.  Must be an excellent communicator with a strong business background to coordinate and collaborate with various disciplines and communicate with all levels of management. This position is based in Linthicum, MD.

What You Will Get To Do:

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develops, analyzes, evaluates, coordinates, prepares, and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers

• Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy

• Ensures Northrop Grumman Estimating System compliance and provides interpretation of RFP requirements

• Interacts with personnel and management at all levels; interfaces and coordinates with other business management personnel on a daily basis

• Provides reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management

• Prepares and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies

• Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures with regard to cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations

• Supports C101 and NAR/ICE reviews, audit requests, fact-finding and customer negotiations

• Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process

• Ensures FAR/DFAR compliance of proposals and supports proposals through the NAR/ICE and C101 corporate approval process

• Supports the front-end business acquisition process by developing proposals

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 13+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 11+ years of professional experience

• Ability to obtain a clearance

• Working Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals

• Experience with different contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, T&M).

• Experience working both independently and in a dynamic team environment.

• Experience managing competing priorities and deadlines and handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• General knowledge in the concepts, principles and standard practices in costing and pricing.

• Experience using MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FAR/DFAR regulations, NAR/ICE activities, and program control

• Strategic/Competitive pricing experience

• Proficiency in ProPricer

• Active TS/SCI clearance

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!

Salary Range: $134,900.00 - $202,300.00The 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.