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Job Requirements of Level 4 Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Redondo Beach, CA (Onsite)
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Level 4 Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst
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 has an opening for a Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Production Operations Estimating department uses specialized analysts with backgrounds in Manufacturing and high-end analytical skills. This position will be located on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.
Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analysts are expected to develop solutions to sophisticated problems, which require the regular use of resourcefulness and innovation. They will review data available, develop advanced concepts, techniques, and standards, and create new applications based on professional principles and theories. Analysts demonstrate skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems, often performing assignments independently with considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches.
Essential Functions:
- Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) 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.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4 Senior Cost Estimating Analyst:
- Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Cost Estimating, Manufacturing, and/or Business-Related experience, or a Master's degree with 8 years of related experience.
- Lesser experience might be accepted if the applicant is currently performing directly related job tasks.
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves by type.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge or familiarity of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes.
- Knowledge of operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling.
- Strong presentation skills at the highest levels as required.
- 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.
Salary Range: $109,900 - $164,900
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Recommended Skills
- Aerospace Industries
- Blueprinting
- Communication
- Drawing
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
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