Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Cost Estimating Analyst - R10218352
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Level 2 Cost Estimating Analyst to join their Production Operations Estimating department. The role involves developing cost estimates for manufacturing and engineering projects, analyzing specifications, and communicating findings to various stakeholders.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Estimates tooling labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) and change requests (CRs) data submitted by prospective customers
Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor. Prepares and maintains historical cost data
Creates cost models for cost estimating elements
Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of Cost, Production, and/or Manufacturing Estimating experience, or a Master's degree
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves by type
US Citizenship
Preferred
Knowledge or familiarity of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes
Knowledge of operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling
Strong presentation skills
Experience in communicating technical and theoretical analysis
Experience in supporting negotiations directly with Customers
In-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interact
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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