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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 - R10211778

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $184K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 to join their team. The role involves leading proposal activities, coordinating cost data collection, and developing compliant estimates while supporting a critical Restricted Program.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members

Leading and coordinating the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance data

Reviewing and analyzing RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals

Organizing and estimating initial ROM, or cost targets for medium/large efforts

Foreseeing and identifying potential problems (understanding impacts to other areas)

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

Developing compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures

Performing Regression Analysis and single variate CER equation development

Populating existing models with updated information and/or creating report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs

Participating in should-cost and pricing reviews with management

Supporting customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions

Participating as a member of the contract negotiations team

Performing Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals

Supporting Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis

Actively pursuing problem-solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process

Support affordability and quality initiatives

Qualification

Cost Accounting StandardsForward Pricing Rate proposalBudgetingForecastingEstimatingBoE developmentMS Office SuiteFARDFARS regulationsLeadership competenciesCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a minimum 7 years of combined experience in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience; a Master's degree with 5 years of experience

Experience with estimating and BoE development

Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations

Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company

Preferred

Experience with Production proposals and estimating

Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management

Ability to create automation tools for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis

Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment

Excellent communications skills and leadership competencies

Pursuing problem solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process