RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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 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 **Business Management Analyst – Pricing and Estimating **based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. This role will be on the Material Estimating Team supporting the Multispectral Survivability Systems and Electronic Warfare & Targeting Divisions.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by
- Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests
- Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams in developing the material estimating strategy by interfacing with Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations
- Selecting appropriate pricing methods (PO History, vendor quote, etc) for each item included in the proposal
- Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR/DFAR Regulatory Requirements
- Ensure schedule adherence
Support proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials and Cost Estimating Relationship (CERs) Estimates including accompanying supporting data
Research and analyze historical data
Interact with other functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines
Develop cost models to support proposal efforts and overall pricing strategy
Support risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process
Present and brief material pricing, cost issues and risks to senior leadership
Prepare material price analysis to support business unit and GSC leaders in decision making as it pertains to specific pricing proposals
Support fact finding, audits, customer negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process
Support Pricing and Estimating Team Initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration such as Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Management or Marketing, or a related field (e.g., Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of financial work experience.
- Basic understanding of Government Compliance core concepts and regulations.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in strong data mining and database management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, etc.)
- US citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAP, COGNOS, or similar ERP software experience
- Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.
- Minimum 1 year Earned Value Management (EVM) customer reporting, COBRA experience.
- Current/Active DoD Secret clearance.
What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00
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.