Principal Pricing Analyst

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector - Business Management Group- Contracts: Pricing and Estimating Team seeks a Principal Pricing Analyst 3 to join its team in Linthicum, MD. We are open to a hybrid working schedule which would require 2-3 days a week in the Linthicum, Md office. We may also consider a full time remote work schedule. Come join us!

What You'll Get To Do:

Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by:

• Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests

• Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams in developing the material estimating strategy by interfacing with Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations

• Selecting appropriate pricing methods (PO History, vendor quote, etc) for each item included in the proposal

• Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR Regulatory Requirements

• Ensure schedule adherence

Support proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials and Cost Estimating Relationship (CERs) Estimates including accompanying supporting data

Compile costs, schedules, technical elements, and hardware/sub-contractor costs in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications

Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from internal customers

Research and analyze historical data

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

Analyze and Develop Factory Labor Estimates, based on communication and feedback from the Operations Program Management (OPM) Team

Develop and distribute Multi-Plant Reports, to gather pricing inputs from other facilities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum 6 years of related experience or a Masters degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Clear written and oral communication

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on proposal efforts

• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, specifically SAP

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!

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.