Pricing Analyst - Level 3 with Security Clearance

Requisition ID: R10166324
• Category: Business Management
• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1At 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
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector, Payload & Ground Systems Operating Unit, is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst - Level 3 to join us at our site in Redondo Beach, CA
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 and will be onsite
In this role, the selected candidate will play a key role in the organic and future growth of the business by managing proposal efforts from receipt of Request for Proposal (RFP) though contract award
Our Pricing Analyst is a key member of sole source, competitive sector and/or corporate priority win teams and will act as a key developer of winning bids
The incumbent selected must have an active U.S
Government Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance at the time of application and be eligible to obtain a DoD U.S
Government SCI Access
Job Duties & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Plan and manage proposal efforts.
• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, company policies, and Government regulations.
• Coordinates with contributors from cross-functional organizations to ensure quality proposals are submitted within customer deadlines.
• Works closely with Program Management and Supply Chain Management to ensure supplier quotes comply with requirements.
• Researches and critically analyzes large volumes of data using spreadsheet and data mining skills to isolate and prioritize key data.
• Work with the proposal team to develop creative solutions to complex contractual issues.
• Summarizes and presents detailed proposal information in internal management reviews and customer fact-finding meetings.
• Develops negotiation strategies and participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of proposal, pricing, or financial related experience - OR - Master's Degree with 3+ years of stated experience OR 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Active U.S
Government DoD Top Secret Security Clearance at the time of application
• Eligible to obtain a U.S
Government SCI Access
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Understanding of Earned Value Management and experience with Primavera
• Experience with probability modeling (@Risk or Crystal Ball)
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Government Regulations
• Proficiency in ProPricer
• Experience working with Proposals
• Experience working with Basis of Estimate (BOE) and analyzing BOE quality
• Experience with advanced Excel functionalities
• Experience with parametric modeling
• Experience conducting cost analysis and risk modeling
• Active TS Clerance with SCI AccessSalary Range: $88,700 - $133,100
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
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Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.