RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
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.
SP Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) is an industry-leading provider for solid rocket motor propulsion for payloads of varying size and delivery points. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
Propulsion Systems (PS) business unit has an opening for a Senior Principal Material Estimating Analyst or Staff Material Estimating Analyst. This position will be an on-site opportunity located at our Space Systems Sector in either our Magna, UT or Promontory, UT facilities.
The strategic purpose of this role is to ensure 100% compliance of all material content in the cost volume of proposals submitted to NGC customers.
Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Estimates material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.
- Balance the proposal’s business objective (scope, time, cost) while supporting 100% compliance rate on all customer proposals submitted. Provide input with regards to Make/Buy and Source Selection decisions.
- Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Alternatively, be the liaison and obtain technical evaluation input from the appropriate SMEs (subject matter experts) in support of writing a Price Analysis or Cost Analysis of the supplier proposal.
- Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
- Prepares and maintains historical cost data. Creates cost models for cost estimating elements.
- Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Review and complete the supplier proposal adequacy checklists. Monitor and follow up on compliance requirements.
- Support customer negotiations such as proposal fact finding or providing supporting analysis.
Basic Qualifications: (level 4)
- 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field or 6 years of experience with Master’s Degree
- 12+ years of experience in business or related field with no degree
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Basic Qualifications: (level 5)
- 12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field or 10 years of experience with Master’s Degree
- 16+ years of experience in business or related field with no degree
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supply Chain experience with DoD
- Experience in purchasing and analyzing purchase prices (e.g. Price Analysis, Cost Analysis, etc).
- Understanding of FAR proposal adequacy requirements
- Experience with major subcontractors and Government procurement regulations a plus.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: $98,100.00 – $147,100.00Salary Range 2: $122,100.00 – $183,100.00
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
