Sr Principal Pricing Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

5d•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 is currently seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst (Level 4) in our Business Management department. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the Missile Products Pricing & Estimating team tasked with providing guidance and support to the business unit activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have the ability work in a fast-paced environment. This position will be located on-site in Rocket Center, WV or Huntsville, AL.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with 12 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience
Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
Extensive experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business, and/or business operations
Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation skills
Active DoD Government Secret clearance.
ProPricer experience
Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)

Responsibilities

Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans in response to RFP/RFQ/Solicitations from U.S. Government and other customers.
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP/RFQ/Solicitation specifications.
Review and analyze RFP/RFQ/Solicitations to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals.
Collaborate with other proposal and functional areas (Business Development, Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of RFP/RFQ/Solicitation requirements and deadlines.
Identify and investigate impediments, analyze possible alternatives, and resolve the root cause/bottlenecks and follow through on actions in a timely and accurate manner.
Compile, analyze, and present pricing strategies and other proposal-related data.
Coordinate proposal kick-off meetings, fact-finding meetings and other required adhoc meetings to drive adherence to schedule and monitor risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offering.
Perform comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost, and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures.
Develop compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures.
Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates).
Generating and maintaining proposal data files in ProPricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders.
Ensure proposals are timely, accurate and compliant in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, FAR/DFARS requirements and Sector Estimating System and Procedures
Supporting customer Request for Information (RFIs), fact finding, updates, negotiations, and corrective actions.
Lead Certifications Sweeps and processes for certifying proposals.
Support Customer/Government Audits on a periodic basis.
Actively pursue problem-solving opportunities and suggest/implement work-around solutions to improve proposal process.
Support of affordability and quality initiatives.