Sr. Principal Pricing 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a highly motivated individual to join the Subcontract Proposal Cost Analysis (SPCA) Team within the Pricing & Estimating organization as a Sr. Principal Pricing Analyst (A04). This position is located onsite (San Diego or Rolling Meadows) and will be reporting to SPCA Manager West/Mid-West Region. This role may periodically require travel, not expected to exceed 10% of the time. The selected candidate will be responsible for the completion of required subcontractor cost analyses for all Mission Systems Sector, in support of proposal activity and subcontract negotiations for purchase order execution. This position will work closely with Business Management, Contracts, Pricing and Estimating, Global Supply Chain, Program Management office, and DCMA. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work independently, a team member, and able to demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Completion of supplier proposal cost analyses per FAR 15.404-1 through comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, ODC, IWO and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures; employing industry techniques / practices for data analysis, and conduct fact-finding to establish fair and reasonable positions and supplier negotiation ranges. Facilitate/collaborate/partnership with DCMA, Contracts, Pricing, GSC and the program on matters relating to cost analysis policies and procedures, FAR regulations, etc. Serve as a subject matter expert relating to cost analysis policies and procedures, FAR/DFARs, etc. Provide guidance/training to other analysts, programs, suppliers, etc. pertaining to Cost or Pricing Data requirements.