Requisition ID: R10161818
Category:Business Management
Location: McLean, Virginia, United States of America | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America+ 2 more
Clearance Type:None
Telecommute:Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift:1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required:Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available:1
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 Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Staff Compliance Audit Pricing Analyst for the Pricing & Estimating organization. This individual supports the Proposal Compliance and Audit Manager for Pricing & Estimating with a resident office in Sector Headquarters in McLean, Virginia, Linthicum, MD, Or Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The Proposal Compliance Pricing Analyst is a skilled individual with expertise in developing and managing business financial proposal offers/bids for U.S. Government contracts. They support the proposal process to validate the back-up data adequacy for U.S. Government audits of the proposal data and process, provide guidance to responses to audit and clarification requests, coordinate and evaluate current processes and practices, and present ways to improve productivity.
Responsibilities:
Maintains a controlled documentation system, record retention, and information services functions including electronic records retention processes
Ensures compliance to the requirements from requesting audit agency Interprets and enforces documentation instructions, policies, and procedure requirements
Identifies submission components, communicates documentation standards, and coordinates assembly of formal response
Exercises considerable latitude determining objectives and approaches to assignment
Develops solutions which require regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Influences future estimating system compliance and validation
Assists the Pricing & Estimating team to integrate the appropriate disclosures and supplemental data to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and practices are integrated into the proposal disclosures as auditable backup data
Facilitates improvements to proposal disclosures for P&E staff
Maintains performance metrics to measure success and identify focus areas
Supports the development and compliance of the proposal activities related to pricing and estimating for the Business Unit, Division, and Sector
Actively participates in pricing and estimating activities (proposal revisions, evaluating risks and opportunities in cost estimates, etc.) for the Business Unit, Division, and Sector
Plans, organizes, writes, edits, and produces a cohesive proposal and supplemental responses to clarifications with appropriate disclosures, explanatory responses, and supporting data to justify adequacy, realism, reasonableness, and audit validation
Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines, and handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Basic Qualifications:
Must have one of the following:
Must have 19 years of related experience in lieu of degree. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 15 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Master’s degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 13 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Must have demonstrated knowledge of estimating, costing, and pricing techniques with expertise in business management, government contracts, supplemental data disclosures, & US Government audits
Must be able to work on-site in McLean, Virginia, Linthicum, Maryland, or Colorado Springs, Colorado
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cross-sector experience desirable
- Experience in aerospace industry
- Familiarity with ProPricer software
- In-depth understanding of US Government acquisition policies, regulations & proposal compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating & problem solving with a wide range of people
- Demonstrated ability to support complex operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Dynamic, self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments
- Flexible approach to work, an understanding of working collaboratively on a team, & willingness to be an active & supportive member of a cross-functional team
- Strong problem solving & analytical skills; ability to make recommendations & provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion
Salary Range: $123,900 - $204,500
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.
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