Principal or Sr Principal Price Cost Analyst, Redondo Beach

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10090690
Category: Business Development
Location: Redondo Beach, CA, USA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 2

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman's Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider satellite payloads and directed energy solutions for national security, military, and human exploration missions. We are built on a strong heritage of innovative, innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products our customers and nation rely on our team to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for a Principal Proposal Analyst (level 3) or a Senior Principal Proposal Analyst (level 4) - Price Cost Analysis to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and will report to the Manger of Proposals.

The Principal Proposal Analyst or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst will be responsible for support efforts associated with proposal development, planning and scheduling during the supplier acquisition process. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to act as a subject matter expert for Price Cost Analysis. The successful candidate will be able to independently evaluate supplier proposals for compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 Table 15-2 requirements and prepare and provide written Price/Cost Analysis Reports (PCARs) detailing and evaluating the suppliers' price/cost proposal and will have experience working in a classified environment. The incumbent selected must possess good oral and written communication skills, work autonomously, be self-motivated and function well in a team environment. The ability to multitask within a dynamic environment is a critical component to success in the role.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited:

Submits written supplier price/cost analysis reports (PCARs) detailing the suppliers' price/cost proposal as required by FAR Part 15 and the negotiation objective position
Prepares Procurement Review Board (PRB) briefings showing supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations
Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings.
Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.
Maintains all records and supporting data used and provided in support of proposals
Conducts market research, analyze historical data and develop cost estimating models and factors to evaluate price reasonableness and develop negotiation positions
Reviews material estimates and reviews consolidated priced bill of material obtained by GSC
Serves as the principal liaison to other functional departments to facilitate the collection of cost and pricing data
Supports Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Proposal and Estimating System Audits and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Purchasing System Audits as required

Basic Qualifications:

Level 3 BS/BA degree (preference is business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline) with 6 plus years of related experience in Price/Cost Analysis; OR a Master's degree (preference is business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline) with 4 plus years of related experience in Price/Cost Analysis
Level 4 BS/BA degree (preference is business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline) with 9 plus years of related experience in Price/Cost Analysis; OR a Master's degree (preference is business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline) with 7 plus years of related experience in Price/Cost Analysis
Previous experience with FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
The ability to work well in team environments
Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment, while maintaining compliance during all stages of the proposal/acquisition process
Experience in capture and proposal activities in a government acquisition environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Working experience with Microsoft Office (Specifically Excel and Word)
Working knowledge of SAP
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance and Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with SAP
Previous experience with a cleared customer
TS and/or SCI Clearance

Salary Range: $86,300 USD - $129,500 USD
Salary Range 2: $107,000 USD - $160,600 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.%32886573% %%techinfo%%

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