Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 1

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD seeks a Manager 1 - Pricing and Cost Estimating to lead pricing teams and oversee proposals in a fast-paced environment. This on-site role supports pre-proposal strategy, ROMs, and NTEs with executive interface across multiple contracts.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's with 5+ years in pricing or a related field, or a Master’s with 3+ years; active Secret clearance; and experience with FAR/DFARS and pricing tools such as ProPricer. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of Pricing and/or Business experience OR a Master’s degree plus 3 years of Pricing and/or Business experience.
• Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracts, and business management.
• Experience with U.S. Government, commercial, and international proposals.
• US Citizenship is required.
• A Current/Active US Government Secret level clearance is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SAP (Special Access Program) clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment.
• Manage proposal pricing professionals engaged in the preparation of new business cost proposals, change proposals, and task/delivery orders spanning all contract types.
• Provide oversight, support to, and review of all cost proposal products, participate in strategy development, and presentation of financial data to executive leadership for both unclassified and classified efforts.
• Ensure Estimating System compliance and advise leadership of pricing requirements, obligations, and risks.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced proposal environment and collaborate with Sector senior management, business management counterparts, and capture/proposal teams to develop pricing and win strategies while ensuring compliance and schedule adherence.
• Represent the Sector for major proposals, and initiatives within Pricing and Business Management to include NAR/ICE and Color Team reviews.
• Interact with personnel and management at all levels concerning matters of significance to the company related to cost proposals. Will interface and coordinate with other business management leaders and staff on a daily basis.
• Make decisions on operational issues within assigned business area(s) and manage a staff of pricing analysts and proposal pricing teams in multiple geographic locations to include mentoring, training, staff development and performance reviews.
• Provide/ensure reviews of all proposal pricing prior to delivery and senior executive reviews.Lead a high performing team of Pricing Analysts, provide guidance and ensure the continued development of staff.

Skills

Pricing knowledge

Proposal management

Leadership

Communication

US Citizenship

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

What You'll Get To Do

We’re looking for you to join our team as a Manager 1 - Pricing and Cost Estimating based out of Linthicum, MD. This position is an on-site role which offers the 9/80 schedule.

The Manager 1 - Pricing and Cost Estimating will be part of the Sector Pricing and Estimating team supporting pre-proposal strategic engagement; management of proposals, ROMs, and NTEs; and executive interface. The candidate will report to the Manager 3 – Pricing and Cost Estimating, supporting primarily our Maryland based divisions and business units.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment.
• Manage proposal pricing professionals engaged in the preparation of new business cost proposals, change proposals, and task/delivery orders spanning all contract types.
• Provide oversight, support to, and review of all cost proposal products, participate in strategy development, and presentation of financial data to executive leadership for both unclassified and classified efforts. Classified efforts involve pricing in SCIF environments and preparing pricing on classified networks
• Ensure Estimating System compliance and advise leadership of pricing requirements, obligations, and risks.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced proposal environment and collaborate with Sector senior management, business management counterparts, and capture/proposal teams to develop pricing and win strategies while ensuring compliance and schedule adherence.
• Represent the Sector for major proposals, and initiatives within Pricing and Business Management to include NAR/ICE and Color Team reviews.
• Interact with personnel and management at all levels concerning matters of significance to the company related to cost proposals. Will interface and coordinate with other business management leaders and staff on a daily basis.
• Make decisions on operational issues within assigned business area(s) and manage a staff of pricing analysts and proposal pricing teams in multiple geographic locations to include mentoring, training, staff development and performance reviews.
• Provide/ensure reviews of all proposal pricing prior to delivery and senior executive reviews.Lead a high performing team of Pricing Analysts, provide guidance and ensure the continued development of staff.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of Pricing and/or Business experience - OR - a Master's degree plus 3 years of Pricing and/or Business experience.
• Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracts, and business management
• Experience with U.S. Government, commercial, and international proposals.
• US Citizenship is required.
• A Current/Active US Government Secret level clearance is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain SAP (Special Access Program) clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NAR/ICE activities (managing Sector approval level commitments)
• Proficiency in ProPricer and other pricing tools

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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,500.00 - $173,300.00

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. 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 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.

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.