Sentinel Sr Principal Industrial Engineer Proposal Estimating - 18595

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
112K-168K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead development of bottoms-up and parametric production estimates, BOEs, staffing and capacity plans, and time-phased manufacturing assumptions for proposals. Analyze historical actuals and shop-floor data using Excel and analytics tools, support proposal reviews and negotiations, and improve estimating tools, standards, and databases to produce auditable, executable production plans.
Summary Generated by Built In
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Industrial Engineer to support Production Proposal Estimating for Strategic Deterrence Division programs in Roy, UT, with primary emphasis on Sentinel.

The position partners across Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Business Management, and Pricing & Estimating to build credible, executable production proposals. It combines estimating rigor with modern analytics, using historical actuals, staffing, capacity, and shop-floor performance data to improve BOEs and production planning.

What You’ll Get To Do:

· Develop BOEs, labor and material estimates, staffing plans, capacity assessments, build-rate models, and schedule-aligned manufacturing assumptions for SDS proposals and program changes.

· Apply bottom-up, parametric, analogous, and actuals-based estimating methods, including improvement curves, trend analysis, CERs, confidence factors, and discrete task assessments.

· Translate statements of work, manufacturing concepts, WBS elements, and schedule requirements into time-phased proposal inputs and executable production plans.

· Use Excel and data tools to analyze historical actuals, touch labor, repair and rework, charging, and staffing data to support estimate quality, logic checks, and auditability.

· Support proposal reviews, fact-finding, management reviews, and negotiations with clear rationale, assumptions, and traceable source data.

· Help improve reusable estimating tools, standards, documentation, and estimating databases for future SDS work.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications:

  • 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 with a Master's degree; or 4 with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

  • Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, production planning, or proposal estimating in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing.

  • Experience developing bases of estimate, labor estimates, staffing plans, capacity models, or proposal inputs.

  • Strong Excel modeling, presentation, and written communication skills.

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing flow, production scheduling, capacity, and how shop floor execution interfaces with supply chain and quality.

  • Must have an active Interim Secret clearance prior to start.

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability and be willing to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, etc.) and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • Experience with basis of estimate writing, major proposal support, fact-finding, negotiations, or audit-compliant estimating.

  • Experience with touch labor projections, improvement curves, cost estimating relationship development, risk assessment, fixed-variable analysis, or discrete statement of work task estimating.

  • Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Structured Query Language (SQL), Python,  SAP, Cobra, Workday, or manufacturing execution systems (MES).

  • Ability to read blueprints or schematics and work across mechanical or electrical production environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

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 in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 8 years relevant experience; Master's +6 years; PhD +4 years.
  • Experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing operations, production planning, or proposal estimating in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing.
  • Experience developing bases of estimate (BOEs), labor estimates, staffing plans, capacity models, or proposal inputs.
  • Strong Excel modeling, presentation, and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing flow, production scheduling, capacity, and shop floor execution interfaces with supply chain and quality.
  • Active Interim Secret clearance prior to start.
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability/willingness to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance and SAP approval.
  • Experience with basis of estimate writing, major proposal support, fact-finding, negotiations, or audit-compliant estimating.
  • Experience with touch labor projections, improvement curves, CER development, risk assessment, fixed-variable analysis, or discrete SOW task estimating.
  • Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, SAP, Cobra, Workday, or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
  • Ability to read blueprints or schematics and work across mechanical or electrical production environments.

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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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.

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