Cost Estimating Analyst

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

10d•$75,800 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 has an opening for a Level 2 or Level 3 Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Production Operations Estimating / Functional Estimating department uses specialized analysts with high end analytical skills and backgrounds in Manufacturing. All analysts within this group vary in experience but are grown into subject matter experts within operations and cost estimating. This position will be located on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. Cost Estimating Analysts are expected to develop solutions to sophisticated problems, which require the regular use of resourcefulness and innovation and review data available. The candidate will use existing models or craft and build estimating models based on the information available and, once complete, be able to communicate efficiently, clearly present technical approaches and findings, and present results to their management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in relevant field of study (for Level 2)
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience (for Level 3)
Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)
Experience developing compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates)
Experience with Excel
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Able to work on site in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA

Nice To Haves

Active US Government Secret Clearance
Active Special Program Access
Knowledge or familiarity of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes
Experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business and/or business operations
Experience working with proposals of varying contract types (ex: FFP, FPIF, CPIF, etc.)
Familiar with Northrop Grumman procedures
Experience performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, application of Improvement Curves, and advanced formulas
Operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling
Strong presentation skills
Experience in communicating technical and theoretical analysis
Experience in supporting negotiations
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office tools (particularly Excel) specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves
In-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interact

Responsibilities

Estimates labor costs of manufacturing based on requests for proposals (RFP) submitted by prospective customers
Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
Develop high-quality and compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates) in the BOE tool
Perform estimating duties and analysis in accordance with recognized industry best practices, specific solicitation, and customer requirements, and in compliance with USG regulatory requirements (FAR, DFARS), and Northrop Grumman procedures
Prepares and maintains historical labor data
Ability to successfully communicate across functions and leadership levels, including Executives, to present estimates and recommendations
Create models and analyze existing and new factors for inclusion in the estimating approach
Prepares reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators and customer representatives
Support both pre-award and post-award estimating activities in support of program needs