RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Air Dominance Division. This position reports to a Senior Manager and is a matrix report to one or more Business Management Directors. This leadership position will be based in El Segundo, CA or Clearfield, UT.

The Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 will support teams located at multiple facilities, which may include El Segundo, CA, Clearfield, UT, and other Northrop Grumman Sites. This position may require travel up to 25% of the time

In this role, the Manager Pricing / Cost Estimating 2 will lead a team of professionals responsible for the development of cost products supporting one or more business units. Provide integrated P&E thought leadership to the business teams, appropriate staffing to develop cost volumes, ROMs, BPEs, cost models, or other analysis required to support the business objectives. Able to step in and provide hands-on technical support, development and training to a team of professionals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead a pricing and estimating team supporting multiple lines of business and programs across various sites
Manage team staffing, resources, tools, and training as needed
Direct team execution in all aspects of cost volume quality, compliance, and products in response to customer's request for proposal (RFP)
Brief senior management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, and government auditors on a variety of issues as required
Engage with Senior P&E/Program/Business Unit leadership to develop pricing and estimating strategies needed to successfully capture follow-on or new business in line with company objectives
Establish strategic relationships with program, business unit, and functional leadership; and customer counterparts to enhance team operations, resources, and deliverables
Understand and adhere to internal and external policies and procedures as it pertains to the roleSupport DCMA/DCAA offices and Government Compliance regarding proposal and business system audits
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, we pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree and 7 years of related Business Management experience, or a Masters Degree and 5 years of Business Management experience.
Must have thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements.
Experience evaluating/analyzing, integrating, and communicating Pricing/Estimating and financial impacts, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership.
Experience in development of proposal cost or pricing strategy
Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., Pro Pricer)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Do

D Secret clearance:

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Do

D Secret Clearance:

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience leading proposal audits and RFI process
Experience developing proposals of various contract types (e.g. CPIF, CPAF, CPFF, FFP, etc.), complexity, size, and acquisition phase.
Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $219,800.00The 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.