Business Management Analyst - Material Estimating

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Business Management Analyst - Material Estimating to support the NIC division. The role is primarily on-site in San Diego, CA, with Woodland Hills as an alternative location, and focuses on preparing material estimates for government proposals.

You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, and Pricing, ensuring accurate cost estimates and regulatory compliance while handling multiple proposals and supporting reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited institution with at least 2 years of financial work experience.
• Strong understanding of Government Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material estimates for proposals by analyzing requirements and pricing inputs.
• Collaborate with proposal teams and stakeholders to develop estimating strategy.
• Select pricing methods for items in proposals and manage multiple priority proposals.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excel

Government compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

About Northrop Grumman

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Business Management Analyst - Material Estimating supporting the Material Estimating team for the Navigation, Intelligence, and Connectivity (NIC) division. The preferred location for this on-site position is San Diego, CA, but can also be staffed at our Woodland Hills, CA location.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by:
• Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests
• Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams to develop the material estimating strategy, interfacing with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations
• Selecting appropriate pricing methods (e.g., PO History, vendor quotes) for each item included in the proposal
• Working on multiple priority proposals concurrently
• Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR/DFAR Regulatory Requirements
• Ensuring delivery schedule adherence
• Supporting proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials and Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), including accompanying supporting data
• Preparing Bill of Material pricing templates to support proposal-specific pricing models
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal estimating process
• Preparing material price analyses to support business unit and GSC leaders in decision-making as it pertain to specific pricing proposals
• Supporting fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications, while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process
• Interacting with various stakeholders, including but not limited to Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Pricing, and Business Management

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, etc.) or Business adjacent degree (Mathematics, Risk Management) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years of financial work experience.
• Basic understanding of Government Compliance
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, VBA macros, etc.)
• US citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior material estimating experience
• Proposal experience within government contracting
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00.

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.

Additional Information

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.