Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst - Level 2, to join our Integrated Space Mission Segment team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
The selected candidate will assist in the proposal efforts from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) through contract award. You will be a key member of sole source, competitive sector or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key developer of winning bids. You will help summarize and present detailed proposal information in internal management reviews and customer fact-finding meetings.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures.
- Establish fair and reasonable cost analysis positions and negotiation ranges - including completion of supplier proposal compliance review.
- Develops, plans and schedules proposals.
- Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications.
- Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
- Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts.
- Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings.
- Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.
The successful candidate will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.
This role will be a key member of large competitive or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key evaluator and developer of winning bids.
In this role, the selected candidate will also be essential in creating automation tools and Agile approaches for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis.
Basic Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience
- Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Proposal, pricing, supply chain or finance experience
- Experience working with MS Office Suite
- Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00The 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.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 and 2 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of experience
- An additional 4 or more years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement
- Proposal, pricing, supply chain, or finance experience
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance that is current and within scope at application
- U.S. citizenship for government-cleared positions
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