Pricing Manager

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

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1) TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description Join Northrop Grumman Australia as our Pricing Manager supporting complex, high-value programs. You’ll lead pricing strategy, cost estimating and proposal governance across Defence bids, contract changes and task orders. Defence experience is welcome—but not essential. Strong commercial pricing professionals will be supported to transition.

What You’ll Do

• 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 skilled pricing team

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting or similar
• CA / CPA (or equivalent)
• Proven Defence pricing or cost estimating experience
• Strong understanding of Defence acquisition and governance frameworks
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capability
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 clearance

Why Join Us

• Work on complex and meaningful Defence programs
• High-impact role with senior stakeholder exposure
• Flexible work arrangements, and a family friendly environment that truly values work life balance
• Ongoing career progression opportunities – this role has a clear pathway to leadership opportunities
• Generous leave entitlements with additional leave purchase options, plus reservist leave, and other salary sacrifice options
• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs
• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.