Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 1
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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 1 to join the Pricing and Estimating Organization. The preferred location for this position is Linthicum, MD or Rolling Meadows, IL. It may also be staffed in San Diego, CA or Sunnyvale, CA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in Pricing and/or a related Business Management function – OR – Masters degree and 3 years of experience in Pricing and/or a related Business Management function
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of government acquisition process.
- Experience with FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.
- Knowledge of pricing, contracts, and/or business management.
- Experience with U.S. Government proposals.
- US Citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment
- Responsible for daily operations of the West/MidWest Region SPCA team (assignment of work, schedules, day to day workflow, etc). Make decisions on operational issues within prescribed area and manage a staff of cost analysts and program teams in multiple geographic locations to include mentoring, training, staff development and performance reviews.
- Manage, review, and approve delivery of on time and quality cost analyses
- Coordinate, plan, and prioritize resources to support cost analysis requirements
- Lead and provide guidance to the team, programs, suppliers, and other functions to ensure that proper FAR/DFARS and NG procedures are properly executed and in accordance with NGMS Estimating System
- Lead the cost analysis team to ensure minimized skill gaps through cross training and knowledge transfer. Provide guidance and ensure continued development of staff.
- Lead, manage and ensure delivery of timely and quality cost analyses through supplier proposal adequacy, and use of dashboards/metrics
- Collaborate and partner with GSC, Suppliers, Contracts, Pricing, DCMA/DCAA and other functions to support proposal activities and subcontract negotiations in execution
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
