Cost Production Estimator

Cost Estimating Analyst

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 has an opening for a Level 2 or Level 3 Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Production Operations Estimating / Functional Estimating department uses specialized analysts with high end analytical skills and backgrounds in Manufacturing. All analysts within this group vary in experience but are grown into subject matter experts within operations and cost estimating.

This position will be located on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA.

Cost Estimating Analysts are expected to develop solutions to sophisticated problems, which require the regular use of resourcefulness and innovation and review data available. The candidate will use existing models or craft and build estimating models based on the information available and, once complete, be able to communicate efficiently, clearly present technical approaches and findings, and present results to their management.

Essential Functions:

Estimates labor costs of manufacturing based on requests for proposals (RFP) submitted by prospective customers

Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts

Develop high-quality and compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates) in the BOE tool

Perform estimating duties and analysis in accordance with recognized industry best practices, specific solicitation, and customer requirements, and in compliance with USG regulatory requirements (FAR, DFARS), and Northrop Grumman procedures

Prepares and maintains historical labor data

Ability to successfully communicate across functions and leadership levels, including Executives, to present estimates and recommendations

Create models and analyze existing and new factors for inclusion in the estimating approach

Prepares reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators and customer representatives

Support both pre-award and post-award estimating activities in support of program needs

This position may be filled at either the Level 2 or Level 3 depending upon candidate qualifications, experience, education, knowledge and skills.

Level 2 Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in relevant field of study

Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience

Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)

Experience developing compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates)

Experience with Excel

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

Able to work on site in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA

Level 3 Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience

Working knowledge of government contract environment (FAR and DFARS)

Experience developing compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates)

Experience with Excel

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access

Able to work on site in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

Active US Government Secret Clearance

Active Special Program Access

Knowledge or familiarity of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes

Experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business and/or business operations

Experience working with proposals of varying contract types (ex: FFP, FPIF, CPIF, etc.)

Familiar with Northrop Grumman procedures

Experience performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, application of Improvement Curves, and advanced formulas

Operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling

Strong presentation skills

Experience in communicating technical and theoretical analysis

Experience in supporting negotiations

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office tools (particularly Excel) specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement Curves

In-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interact

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 Secondary 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.

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