Pricing Analyst - Level 3
Requisition ID: R10166324
Category: Business Management
Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector, Payload & Ground Systems Operating Unit, is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst - Level 3 to join us at our site in Redondo Beach, CA. This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80 and will be onsite.
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.
The incumbent selected must have an active U.S. Government Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance at the time of application and be eligible to obtain a DoD U.S. Government SCI Access.
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:
- Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of proposal, pricing, or financial related experience - OR - Master's Degree with 3+ years of stated experience OR 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret Security Clearance at the time of application
- Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SCI Access
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- Active TS Clerance with SCI Access
Employees may be eligible for 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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.