Principal Pricing Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
None
TRAVEL:
No

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 Principal Pricing Analyst based in Sunnyvale, CA supporting the Marine Logistic Support (MLS) aftermarket product line team. This position will be full-time onsite.

Our Principal Pricing Analyst will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the MLS Program Managers, Business Management, Contracts Professionals, Material Estimating, Global Supply Chain (GSC), and Engineers. You will support time-sensitive, rapid response proposal efforts in a high-volume product line.

• Prepare pricing backup (i.e., Detailed Material Summary Report (DMSR), proposal visibility files, and cost volumes)
• Work on multiple proposals simultaneously
• Research and analyze historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts
• Review Basis of Estimates, provide author feedback, and ensure compliance with FAR part 15
• Develop certifiable cost volumes with a high attention to detail to ensure correct formatting, correct enclosures/disclosures, and accurate data
• Communicate with Material Estimating, Contracts, GSC, and PMO to correctly price solicitations in alignment with product/sales strategy and revenue recognition requirements
• Update databases with pricing dates
• Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings
• Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team
• Support proposal audits and negotiations with customers
• Support the internal certification and external certification process

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to build customer relationships, and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner, under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in business management, contracts, pricing, supply chain, or related field (i.e. project management, etc.) – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in business management, contract, pricing, supply chain, or related field (i.e. project management, etc.)
• Experience in pricing, negotiating, or administering various contract types
• Experience working with DoD proposals
• Experience with cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles
• Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS
• US Citizenship

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…