Pricing Cost Estimating Manager 2

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Redondo Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
147K-220K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead pricing and cost estimating for production proposals on a restricted aerospace program. Responsibilities include developing estimates, cost and performance analyses, basis-of-estimate documentation, ROMs, pricing models, regression analyses, proposal data files, and compliance certifications. The role supports negotiations, customer and government audits, fact finding, affordability initiatives, and process improvements while coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating cost risks to management.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Division is looking for a Pricing Cost Estimating Manager 2 to be located in our Redondo Beach, CA facility.

The successful candidate must possess an understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rate management, Forward Pricing Rate proposal (FPRP) development, estimates at complete (EAC), budgeting and forecasting. This key leader role will lead and support the Production Operation Estimating team on a critical Restricted Program.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members

  • Leading and coordinating the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance data

  • Reviewing and analyzing RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals

  • Organizing and estimating initial ROM, or cost targets for medium/large efforts

  • Foreseeing and identifying potential problems (understanding impacts to other areas)

  • Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates)

  • Generating and maintaining proposal data files in Propricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders

  • Developing compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures

  • Performing Regression Analysis and single variate CER equation development

  • Populating existing models with updated information and/or creating report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs

  • Participating in should-cost and pricing reviews with management

  • Supporting customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions.

  • Participating as a member of the contract negotiations team

  • Performing Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals

  • Supporting Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis.

  • Actively pursuing problem-solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process

  • Support affordability and quality initiatives

 

Basic Required Qualifications:

  • Must either have a bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a minimum 7 years of combined experience in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited university in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience with 5 years of experience or a PhD from an accredited university in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience with 3 years of experience

  • Experience with estimating and BoE development

  • Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

  • Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Production proposals and estimating

  • Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management

  • Ability to create automation tools for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis

  • Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment

  • Pursuing problem solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university plus at least 7 years of combined Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal, Pricing, or Estimating experience
  • Master's degree from an accredited university plus at least 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus at least 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with estimating and Basis of Estimate development
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations
  • Experience with production proposals and estimating
  • Strategic focus and ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management
  • Ability to create automation tools for pricing and estimating teams
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging, multitasking environment
  • Ability to identify and implement process improvements and workaround solutions

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.

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