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SalaryRequisition ID: R10142829
- Category: Business Management
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
- Shift: Days (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analystto join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Production Operations Estimating department uses specialized analysts with backgrounds in Manufacturing and high-end analytical skills. All analysts within this group
vary in experience but are subject matter experts within operations and Cost Estimating. This position will be located on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.
Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analysts are expected to develop solutions to sophisticated problems, which require the regular use of resourcefulness and innovation and review data available. Develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develop new applications based on professional principles and theories. Demonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Most assignments are complex and performed independently without much appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the
corporation.
Essential Functions:
Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.
Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor. Prepares and maintains historical cost data.
Creates cost models for Cost Estimating elements.
Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analyst:
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Cost Estimating, Manufacturing, and/or Business-Related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of related experience.
- Lesser experience might be accepted if applicant is currently performing directly related job tasks.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves by type.
- Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge or familiarity of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes.
Knowledge of operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling.
Strong presentation skills at the highest levels as required.
Experience in communicating technical and theoretical analysis.
Experience in supporting negotiations directly with Customers.
In-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interact.
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.
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 most positions.
