2026 Associate Cost Estimating Analyst Redondo Beach CA
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Cost Estimating Analyst to join their Space Sector's Business Management Organization in Redondo Beach, CA. This entry-level opportunity is designed for individuals interested in gaining experience and exposure while supporting national defense. The company emphasizes a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and investing in employee growth through enriching professional experiences and learning opportunities. Northrop Grumman is a leader in space solutions, supporting government, civil, and commercial customers with innovative and reliable capabilities.
Requirements
- Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Majored in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Data Analysis, Mathematics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Global Supply Chain, or another similar field
- Able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Experience with MS Office Suite; Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Nice To Haves
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
- Active Top Secret (TS) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
- Prior pricing, estimating, proposal, or material estimating experience
- Proposal experience within government contracting
- Previous work experience with SAP or Costpoint
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulations
Responsibilities
- Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.
- Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
- Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
- Prepares and maintains historical cost data.
- Creates cost models for cost estimating elements.
- Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
