Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst in our Business Management department. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the PS&C Pricing & Estimating team while supporting Missile products along with be tasked with providing guidance and support to the business unit activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have the ability work in a fast-paced environment. This position will be primarily located on-site in Elkton, MD but can be consider at other locations such as Rocket Center, WV or Linthicum, MD.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work in a team environment to develop proposals in response to customer requests
Prepare Proposals in compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies
Present proposal recommendations to management
Prepare certified cost and pricing data packages
Support proposal audits and negotiations with customers
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications
Pricing Analyst:
High School Diploma or GED with 6 years of Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting or related experience
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting related experience - OR - a Master's degree with 0 years of Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting related experience
Experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business and/or business operations.
Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced Excel skills is highly preferred.
Prior Price Estimating experience
Experience with ProPricer
Experience with Cost/Price Analysis
Analytical Skills
Presentation skills
Organizational/Time Management skills and ability to multitask
Self-motivated and works well in team environment
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED with 6 years of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related experience
- Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related experience
- Master's degree with 0 years of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related experience
- Experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business, or business operations
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work on time in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Advanced Excel skills
- Prior price estimating experience
- Experience with ProPricer
- Cost and price analysis experience
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. federal government contracting regulations
- Analytical, presentation, organizational, time management, multitasking, and teamwork skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
Northrop Grumman Insights
What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
