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Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2

San Diego, California, United States
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is currently seeking a Manager 2 supporting the Material Estimating & Analysis group as part of the Pricing & Estimating Organization.  This hybrid role is supporting the Global Surveillance Division in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

This function is responsible for all supply-chain related business management activities for Global Surveillance programs and pursuits, including estimating and price/cost analyses supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) internally and externally.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Successful completion of all projects assigned to the organizational group, including initiatives led by Division Pricing & Estimating
  • Defining and operating to organizational objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations relevant to this function
  • Maintain a broad grasp of NGAS proposal practices and procedures
  • Team with peer stakeholders to influence & impact capture and proposal strategy
  • Develop, plan and schedule all proposal activity supporting Global Supply Chain (GSC) - Global Surveillance
  • Manage the compilation, analysis and documentation of supplier cost data, historical data and cost models in determining objective cost positions
  • Develop and maintain material factors such as decrement and material usage allowance/attrition
  • Document the subcontract objective position in a formal Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR) for prime proposal support
  • Coordinate the preparation and documentation of priced Bill of Material and Material (BOM) cost estimate development
  • Coordinate the direct labor hours for all Global Supply Chain functions – Subcontract Administration, Material Distribution, Execution, Business Management
  • Manage all audits, fact-finding, price updates, negotiations, sweeps and certifications as required
  • Coordinate preparation of subcontract cost analyses for Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefing
  • Lead negotiation support throughout the Prime and subcontract definitization process
  • Manage delivery of Estimate at Completion for supplier cost as requested

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline with 7 years of relevant experience or 5 years with a Masters Degree
  • Strong proposal development skills, strategy development and solid negotiation background
  • Experience in federal contracting environment
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulations
  • Potential travel of 10% or greater to meet proposal and management requirements
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracts, and business management
  • Familiarity with supplier financing under FAR Part 32
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and written skills
  • Experience in schedule-sensitive and change-intensive environments
  • Demonstrated leadership, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills
  • Experience working with various military/commercial capture programs
  • Familiarity with supplier financing under FAR Part 32

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! 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.

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! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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