Requisition ID: R10172815

• Category: Business Management

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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 either a level 3 or level 4 Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals! This position will be located on site in Redondo Beach, California with partial telework available .

Essential Functions:

• Estimating material, tooling and labor costs based on requirements laid out in customer Request for Proposals (RFPs)

• Compiling cost, schedule, and technical details to meet RFP specifications

• Analyzing bills of material and historical cost data to develop and maintain models that can be utilized in proposal preparation

• Preparing cost reports and presenting findings to peers, management and customers is required

• Risk assessment during proposals and contributes to pricing initiatives and continuous improvement

• Participating in contract negotiations and understanding supplier cost and price analysis requirements

• Collaboration with various departments is necessary to develop strategies that meet proposal requirements and deadlines

This position may be filled as either a level 3 Principal Cost Estimating Analyst or level 4 Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for level 3:

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of Business Management, Pricing, Cost Estimating and/or Finance experience OR a Master's Degree with 3 years of related experience

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves by type and advanced functions

• Able to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business

Basic Qualifications for level 4:

• Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of Business Management, Pricing, Cost Estimating and/or Finance experience OR a Master's Degree with 6 years of related experience

• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves by type and advanced functions

• Able to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business

Preferred qualifications:

• Aerospace/Defense industry experience

• Experience with FAR and DFARs

• Supply Chain experience

• Knowledge of SAP/ERP

• Operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling

• Strong presentation skills

• Experience in communicating technical and theoretical analysis

• Experience in supporting negotiations

• In-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interact

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Salary Range: $88,700 - $133,100

Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.