Pricing and Estimating Manager 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Pricing & Estimating Manager—Manager Level 2 to lead a team of pricing analysts on cost proposals and ensure compliance across contract types. This onsite role emphasizes strategy, pre-proposal engagement, and coordination with leadership for critical bids.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS with 6–8+ years in pricing or business management, plus SCI clearance and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years pricing or business management experience.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR or government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of pricing professionals on cost proposals and task/delivery orders.
• Review all cost proposal products and support strategy with leadership.
• Prepare proposals, ROMs, and NTEs with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure estimating system compliance and provide pricing guidance.

Skills

Pricing management

Leadership

Proposal development

MS Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome.

As a Pricing & Estimating Manager – Manager Level 2, your role at Dulles, VA will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Ready to join forces with our visionary team? This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

As a Pricing & Estimating Manager you will support the career development of a team of pricing analysts.

You will be involved with pre-proposal strategic engagement, along with the management of proposals, ROMs and NTEs.

You will ensure estimating system compliance and provide recommendations to leadership on pricing requirements, obligations and risks.

In this job, you will:

• Manage a team of pricing professionals who are 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 the presentation of financial data to leadership
• Provide sector representation for major proposals and initiatives, including NAR/ICE and Color Team reviews
• Review all proposal pricing prior to delivery and senior executive review
• Other duties as assigned

Why you?

You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of pricing or business management experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of pricing or business management experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application Experience with MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of FAR/DFAR or other applicable government regulations Leadership or people management experience Experience with U.S. Government, commercial and international proposals

Soft Skills:

Strong communication skills and ability to interact with various disciplines and levels of management Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule-driven environment Can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines Collaborative mindset As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, foster strong teams, and embrace change.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors 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.

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.