Cost Estimating Analyst - Level 3 or 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Cost Estimating Analyst – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in support of multiple programs across the Space Sector.  This role can be located in any one of the following locations: Gilbert AZ; Aurora CO; Baltimore MD; Huntsville AL; or, Dulles VA.  We will also consider a remote scenario for this role.

This position can be filled at either Level 3 or 4.

Role and Impact:

• Interpret customer requirements from RFPs and other solicitations. 
• Collect and consolidate cost, schedule, and performance data from functional departments for material and subcontractor items. 
• Select appropriate pricing methods (e.g., purchase‑order history, actuals, quotes) for each proposal item. 
• Apply escalation, quantity‑variance, and extended‑cost factors to required quantities. 
• Produce consolidated Bills of Material (BOM) to support price and cost analysis. 
• Participate in pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. 
• Perform data collection, normalization, and analysis across multiple proposals concurrently. 
• Support audits, negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance throughout the proposal process. 
• Identify and evaluate risk in BOM cost estimates, terms & conditions, and other business‑management functions. 
• Drive pricing/estimating improvements by contributing to new processes, tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Operations Analysis, Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Operations Analysis, Engineering or a related field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Operations Analysis, Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Operations Analysis, Engineering or a related field with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven business‑management and labor/non‑labor cost‑estimating experience. 
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to make actionable recommendations. 
• Advanced Excel (including data transformation & normalization). 
• Experience leading projects and/or managing others. 
• Ability to communicate cost issues and risks to senior leadership clearly. 
• Working knowledge of government and commercial contracting/subcontracting. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication for informing, presenting, negotiating, and problem‑solving.
• Ability to maintain independence while conducting analyses.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman Space Systems portfolio (past and present). 
• Aerospace‑industry experience. 
• Knowledge of FAR and DFAR.
• Proposal experience within government contracting. 
• Broad knowledge of cost‑estimating methodologies; capable of implementing, modeling, and training others.
• Practical experience with Artificial Intelligence. 

You'll be a great fit if you are:

• Proactive, thorough, and eager to develop new ideas. 
• Comfortable working autonomously in dynamic, high‑pressure environments. 
• Able to support complex operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. 
• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail. 
• Team‑oriented, willing to contribute actively to cross‑functional groups.

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:  https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $176,300.00

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.

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.