Northrop Grumman · 18 hours ago
Supply Chain Price/Cost Analyst (Level 4 or 5) - R10216557
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Level 4/5 Supply Chain Price/Cost Analyst for Full-Time Telework. The role involves preparing source justification and cost/price analysis for material items, maintaining records for proposal audit support, and coordinating with various supply chain teams.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Carry out broad and complex assignments in the analysis of complex high dollar cost proposals
Conduct price analysis of supplier’s quoted or proposed pricing using techniques established by FAR 15.404-1 and FASA
Perform cost analysis of supplier’s quoted or proposed pricing including:
Assess subcontractor cost or pricing data for adequacy in accordance with FAR Part 15
Perform In-depth review of the supplier’s supporting data for each of the cost elements that make up the subcontractors proposed price
Conduct fact finding to gain a thorough understanding of the suppliers’ cost proposals as well as collect and review supporting data
When necessary, perform rate reviews at supplier facilities in the development of the proposed direct and indirect rates
Prepare written supplier Price/Cost Analysis Reports (PCARs) detailing the suppliers’ price/cost proposal as required by FAR Part 15
Assist with the development of negotiation positions and pricing objectives. Prepares briefings summarizing supplier proposed prices vs. negotiation objectives as necessary
Support negotiations with suppliers, including, as necessary conducting price negotiations in coordination with Buyers
Develop and maintain learning curve cost/should-cost estimating models that can be used as a price analysis tool in support of historical cost comparisons
Supports DCAA, DCMA, and customer audits and reviews as necessary
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with team members and internal customers, supplier representatives, and DCAA/DCMA and external customer auditors and reviewers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field with 8 years of experience or Master's degree with 6 years of experience. 12 years of professional experience required in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of cost and price analysis techniques and government contracting
Experience with general accounting practices, proposal methodology and estimating techniques
Experience with applications to prepare reports and documents with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Experience with ERP systems and data extraction as well as research and data analysis
Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly referred to as TINA)
Knowledge of applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and processes affecting procurement and contractual functions
Experience with supplier negotiations
All qualifications met for Sr. Principal (4)
Bachelor's in accounting, finance, or related field with 12 years of experience or Master's degree with 10 years of experience. 16 years of experience required in lieu of a degree
Experience with customer negotiations
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or an MBA
Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
Well versed in a broad range of price and cost estimating methodologies with the ability to implement, model and train them effectively
Technical knowledge or ability to evaluate drawings for material requirements and ability to evaluate shop floor flow
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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