Pricing Analyst - Principal Level 3 or Senior Principal Level 4

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector, Payload & Ground Systems Operating Unit, is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst –Level 3 or 4 to join us at our site in Redondo Beach, CA. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.

In this role, the selected candidate will play a key role in the organic and future growth of the business by managing proposal efforts from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) though contract award.  Our Pricing Analyst is a key member of sole source, competitive sector and/or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key developer of winning bids. 

Job Duties & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Plan and manage proposal efforts.
• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, company policies, and Government regulations.
• Coordinates with contributors from cross-functional organizations to ensure quality proposals are submitted within customer deadlines. 
• Works closely with Program Management and Supply Chain Management to ensure supplier quotes comply with requirements.
• Researches and critically analyzes large volumes of data using spreadsheet and data mining skills to isolate and prioritize key data.
• Work with the proposal team to develop creative solutions to complex contractual issues.
• Summarizes and presents detailed proposal information in internal management reviews and customer fact-finding meetings.
• Develops negotiation strategies and participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of proposal, pricing or financial related experience - OR - Master's Degree with 4+ years of proposal, pricing or financial related experience.
• Will consider additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability and willingness to obtain DoD Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of proposal, pricing or financial related experience - OR - Master's Degree with 8+ years of proposal, pricing or financial related experience.
• Will consider additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability and willingness to obtain DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management and experience with Primavera.
• Experience with probability modeling (@Risk or Crystal Ball).
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Government Regulations.
• Proficiency in ProPricer.
• Experience working with Proposals.
• Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality.
• Experience with advanced Excel functionalities.
• Experience with parametric modeling.
• Experience conducting cost analysis and risk modeling.
• Current, active DoD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.

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