Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 3

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is currently seeking a Manager 3 supporting the Material Estimating & Analysis group as part of the Pricing & Estimating Organization.  This hybrid role is supporting the Global Surveillance Division in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Melbourne FL.

This function is responsible for all supply-chain related business management activities for Global Surveillance programs and pursuits, including estimating and price/cost analyses supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) internally and externally.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Successful completion of all projects assigned to the organizational group, including initiatives led by Division Pricing & Estimating
• Defining and operating to organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations relevant to this function
• Maintain a broad grasp of NGAS proposal practices and procedures
• Team with peer stakeholders to influence & impact capture and proposal strategy
• Develop, plan and schedule all proposal activity supporting Global Supply Chain (GSC) - Global Surveillance
• Act as an advisor to subordinate managers and analysts to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
• Manage the compilation, analysis and documentation of supplier cost data, historical data and cost models in determining objective cost positions
• Develop and maintain material factors such as decrement and material usage allowance/attrition
• Document the subcontract objective position in a formal Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR) for prime proposal support
• Coordinate the preparation and documentation of priced Bill of Material and Material (BOM) cost estimate development
• Coordinate the direct labor hours for all Global Supply Chain functions – Subcontract Administration, Material Distribution, Execution, Business Management
• Manage all audits, fact-finding, price updates, negotiations, sweeps and certifications as required
• Coordinate preparation of subcontract cost analyses for Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefing
• Lead negotiation support throughout the Prime and subcontract definitization process
• Manage delivery of Estimate at Completion for supplier cost as requested

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline with 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a Masters Degree
• Strong proposal development skills, strategy development and solid negotiation background
• Experience in federal contracting environment
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other government regulations
• Potential travel of 10% or greater to meet proposal and management requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracts, and business management
• Familiarity with supplier financing under FAR Part 32
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Experience in schedule-sensitive and change-intensive environments
• Demonstrated leadership, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Experience working with various military/commercial capture programs

• Familiarity with supplier financing under FAR Part 32

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.