Northrop Grumman Australia · 16 hours ago
Sr Principal Pricing Analyst
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to join their Missile Products Pricing & Estimating team. The role involves developing proposal execution plans, analyzing RFPs, and collaborating across various functional areas to ensure compliance and accuracy in proposals.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans in response to RFP/RFQ/Solicitations from U.S. Government and other customers
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP/RFQ/Solicitation specifications
Review and analyze RFP/RFQ/Solicitations to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals
Collaborate with other proposal and functional areas (Business Development, Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of RFP/RFQ/Solicitation requirements and deadlines
Identify and investigate impediments, analyze possible alternatives, and resolve the root cause/bottlenecks and follow through on actions in a timely and accurate manner
Compile, analyze, and present pricing strategies and other proposal-related data
Coordinate proposal kick-off meetings, fact-finding meetings and other required adhoc meetings to drive adherence to schedule and monitor risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offering
Perform comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost, and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures
Develop compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures. Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates)
Generating and maintaining proposal data files in ProPricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders
Ensure proposals are timely, accurate and compliant in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, FAR/DFARS requirements and Sector Estimating System and Procedures
Supporting customer Request for Information (RFIs), fact finding, updates, negotiations, and corrective actions
Lead Certifications Sweeps and processes for certifying proposals
Support Customer/Government Audits on a periodic basis
Actively pursue problem-solving opportunities and suggest/implement work-around solutions to improve proposal process
Support of affordability and quality initiatives
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED with 12 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience
Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
Extensive experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business, and/or business operations
Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Strong presentation skills
Active DoD Government Secret clearance
ProPricer experience
Knowledge of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase