RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Staff Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL.

The Production Operations Estimating organization utilizes specialized analysts with backgrounds in manufacturing with high-end analytical skills. This unique skill set is required due to the need to convert limited information, such as weight of specific materials and components, into a cohesive estimate – sometimes with limited or no actual design data to go by.  All analysts within this group vary in experience but are subject matter experts within operations and cost estimating.  

The Staff Cost Estimating Analyst is expected to develop solutions to complex problems that regularly require the use of ingenuity and innovation.  They must also be able to review available data using existing models as well as design and create new models that meet the need and utilize available information.  Once complete, the analyst must effectively communicate technical approaches and findings to both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of leadership in preparation for submission to the Program (via presentation) for inclusion in the Pricing Volume of a Proposal or other deliverable.

Essential Functions:

Estimates labor costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customersAnalyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical dataCollects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendorsFamiliar with MES and CPLMComputes cost estimates utilizing various estimating methodologies (historical, standards, parametric, etc.)Prepares and maintains historical cost dataCreates cost models for cost estimating elementsPrepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, etc.Ability to work on a team and build cross-functional (both technical and non-technical) relationships with customers and colleagues to ensure success

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12 years of cost estimating, manufacturing, and/or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 10 years of stated experienceAdvanced experience with Microsoft Office tools, specifically performing Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, and application of Improvement CurvesKnowledge of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processesIn-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and how they interactActive DoD Secret Clearance, awarded/reviewed within the last 5 years, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

Operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modelingProven presenter to all levels of management and customersExperience in presenting technical and theoretical analysis to senior managementExperienced in negotiations

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Salary Range: $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.