Defence Pricing Leader | Strategy, Cost Modelling & Governance

Northrop Grumman; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave entitlements

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Pricing Manager to lead pricing strategy, cost estimating and proposal governance across Defence bids, contract changes and task orders. Defence experience is welcome but not essential.

The role offers a clear pathway to leadership within a high-impact Defence pricing team. You will develop competitive pricing aligned to CASG/Defence principles, interpret RFPs, and present cost models to senior leadership while managing financial risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lead pricing and cost estimates across Defence proposals and contract variations.
• Develop competitive pricing aligned to CASG/Defence cost principles.
• Interpret RFPs and ensure pricing compliance with Defence requirements.
• Present cost models to senior leadership, customers and audit bodies.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Support post-award pricing, negotiations and claims.
• Lead and mentor a pricing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing and cost estimates across Defence proposals and contract variations.
• Develop competitive pricing aligned to CASG/Defence cost principles.
• Interpret RFPs and ensure pricing compliance with Defence requirements.
• Present cost models to senior leadership, customers and audit bodies.
• Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Support post-award pricing, negotiations and claims.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Financial modelling

Proposal governance

Cost estimating

Education

Degree in Commerce/Business/Accounting

CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Pricing Manager to lead pricing strategy, cost estimating and proposal governance across Defence bids, contract changes and task orders. Defence experience is welcome but not essential.

The role offers a clear pathway to leadership within a high-impact Defence pricing team. You will develop competitive pricing aligned to CASG/Defence principles, interpret RFPs, and present cost models to senior leadership while managing financial risks and opportunities.