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Manager Pricing & Cost Estimating 2

Northrop Grumman

Posted 1 day ago
Secret
$146,600 - $219,800
None
Finance
Redondo Beach, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Aeronautics Systems' Air Dominance Division has an opening for a Manager Pricing & Cost Estimating 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the F-35 Business Unit. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Explore your future and launch your career today.

In this role, the Manager Pricing & Cost Estimating 2 will manage and develop a team of analysts responsible for cost products supporting the Production & Development Operating Units of the F-35 Business Unit. This includes providing appropriate staff and oversight of the development of Cost Volumes, ROMs, BPEs, cost models, or other analysis required to support the objectives of the operating units. This management position will report directly to the Senior Manager of Pricing & Cost Estimating for the F-35 Business Unit and provide matrix support to the Senior Business Directors/Managers for the F-35 Production & Development Operating Units.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Lead Pricing & Cost Estimating activities for the F-35 Production & Development Operating Units
  • Manage team's staffing, resources, tools, and training
  • Provide performance goals, development actions, and leadership expectations to staff; provide regular feedback and corrective action as needed
  • Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman Aeronautics System (NGAS) Estimating System requirements
  • Engage with operating/business unit leadership to develop acquisition and estimating strategies needed to successfully negotiate follow-on business and capture new efforts
  • Brief senior management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, and price auditors on variety of issues as required
  • Support, and provide advice on policy and regulation issues (FAR/DFARS/Internal Procedure/CAS)
  • Establish strategic relationships both internally with operating/business unit leadership and externally, with government counterparts


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 7 years of proposal, contract, cost, finance, supply chain, project management, or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of stated experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
  • Experience conducting cost analysis and estimating
  • Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations
  • Must be able to work onsite in Redondo Beach, CA (teleworking is available on working Fridays [non-9/80 off-Fridays] for this position)


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Secret clearance


We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive 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 members, 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! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated products 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, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $146,600.00 - $219,800.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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