Cost Estimating Analyst — Secret Clearance (On‑Site)

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Level 2 or Level 3 Cost Estimating Analyst to join the Production Operations Estimating / Functional Estimating team. The position is on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA and involves labor cost estimation, BOE preparation, and cross-functional communication with leadership and customers.

The role requires aerospace/defense background, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and the ability to obtain a US government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree in relevant field of study
• Experience in aerospace/defense industry and business management
• Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)
• Experience developing compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates)
• Experience with Excel
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
• Able to work on site in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities

• Estimates labor costs of manufacturing based on requests for proposals (RFP) submitted by prospective customers
• Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
• Develop high-quality and compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates) in the BOE tool
• Perform estimating duties and analysis in accordance with recognized industry best practices, specific solicitation, and customer requirements, and in compliance with USG regulatory requirements (FAR, DFARS), and Northrop Grumman procedures
• Prepares and maintains historical labor data
• Ability to successfully communicate across functions and leadership levels, including Executives, to present estimates and recommendations
• Create models and analyze existing and new factors for inclusion in the estimating approach
• Prepares reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators and customer representatives
• Support both pre-award and post-award estimating activities in support of program needs

Skills

Excel

Aerospace/defense industry experience

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

BOE tool

Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Level 2 or Level 3 Cost Estimating Analyst to join the Production Operations Estimating / Functional Estimating team. The position is on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA and involves labor cost estimation, BOE preparation, and cross-functional communication with leadership and customers.

The role requires aerospace/defense background, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and the ability to obtain a US government Secret Clearance.