Principal Pricing Analyst

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Pricing Analyst to join our team of talented and diverse individuals. This position will be located in McLean, VA to support the ATAS Business Unit. The ideal candidate will be a team player, but also an independent contributor, will be proactive, will present leadership skills, will possess good analytical skills, will demonstrate problem-solving skills, and will be detail-oriented.

In this role, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Develops, analyzes, evaluates, coordinates, prepares, and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers
• Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy
• Ensures Northrop Grumman Estimating System compliance and provides interpretation of RFP requirements
• Interacts with personnel and management at all levels; interfaces and coordinates with other business management personnel on a daily basis
• Provides reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management
• Prepares and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies
• Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Northrop Grumman policies and procedures with regard to cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations
• Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process
• Supports various departmental business management & operations functions
• Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the organization
• Ensures FAR/DFAR compliance of proposals and supports proposals through the NAR/ICE and C101 corporate approval process
• Supports the front-end business acquisition process by developing proposals

Basic Qualifications for Principal Pricing Analyst:

• This position emphasizes skills and experience. Will consider one of following: High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years professional related  experience, Bachelor's degree and 6 years of pricing related experience or transferrable experience, Master’s degree and 4 years of pricing related experience or transferrable experience
• Advanced analytical, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups, nested formulas, macros), PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pricing and Proposal Analyst Experience
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Government Regulations
• Proficiency in ProPricer

Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD

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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.