Principal Pricing Analyst

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Pricing Analyst to support the Material Estimating team in Sunnyvale, CA. This on-site role collaborates across proposal, program management, and supply chain to develop pricing strategies and accurate BOM pricing for government bids.

You will prepare material estimates, coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensure FAR/DFAR compliance, and contribute to risk assessments while supporting audits and customer negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of combined experience in Pricing/Estimating or related function; Master’s degree with 3+ years.
• Proposal experience within government contracting is required.
• Prior pricing or material estimating experience is required.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by understanding customer requirements and collaborating with proposal teams.
• Coordinate with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, and Pricing to develop estimating strategies.
• Select pricing methods (e.g., PO history, vendor quotes) for items in the proposal.
• Support multiple priority proposals and ensure FAR/DFAR compliance and delivery schedule adherence.
• Assist with Bills of Materials, CERs, and material price analyses for decision-making and audits.

Skills

Pricing experience

Proposal experience

FAR/DFAR knowledge

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience

Master's Degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

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 Principal Pricing Analyst (A03) supporting our Material Estimating team, based in Sunnyvale, CA. The preferred location for this on-site position is Sunnyvale, CA, but can also be staffed at our Woodland Hills, CA or San Diego, CA locations.

What You’ll Get To Do

• 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 pertains 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 with 5 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience
• Proposal experience within government contracting
• Prior pricing or material estimating experience
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required

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
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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.