Senior Material Estimating & Pricing Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal/Master-level Pricing Analyst to support material estimating for government proposals. The role involves developing pricing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring FAR/DFAR compliance.

Travel up to 25-50% is required; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required. Primary locations include Elkton, MD; Baltimore, MD; or McLean, VA with on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of pricing, estimating, Global Supply Chain or related function OR Master’s Degree with 3 years; or 9 years in lieu of degree.
• Prior pricing or material estimating experience is required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Preferred: Proposal experience within government contracting; Knowledge of FAR and DFAR.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by understanding customer requirements via RFPs and similar requests.
• Collaborate with proposal technical teams to develop pricing strategy and interface with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, and Pricing Organizations.
• Select pricing methods (e.g., PO history, vendor quotes) for items in the proposal.
• Work on multiple priority proposals concurrently and ensure compliance with Customer and FAR/DFAR requirements.
• Support proposal reviews with Bills of Materials and CERs and prepare BOM pricing templates.
• Assist with risk and opportunity assessment, fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications, ensuring TINA compliance.

Skills

Pricing

Estimating

Global Supply Chain

U.S. Citizenship required

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Proposal experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal/Master-level Pricing Analyst to support material estimating for government proposals. The role involves developing pricing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring FAR/DFAR compliance.

Travel up to 25-50% is required; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance are required. Primary locations include Elkton, MD; Baltimore, MD; or McLean, VA with on-site work expectations.