Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst

Description:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst to join our dynamic team. Our multidisciplinary financial analysis and estimating team enables activities from development to sustainment by providing accurate cost estimates and financial insights. The Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst will be responsible for supporting cost estimation efforts across multiple programs and ensuring compliance with government regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities include analyzing cost data, developing cost models, and preparing cost estimates for various projects. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, finance, and procurement, to gather necessary data and provide detailed cost assessments. The Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst will also be responsible for documenting cost methodologies, presenting findings to leadership, and ensuring the integrity of cost data.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with customer and government requirements, maintaining cost databases, supporting proposal development, and contributing to process improvements within the cost estimating function. The candidate must exhibit excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, or related field.
• Understanding of cost estimation methodologies, including parametric, bottoms-up, and analogy-based estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with government regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and CAS.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools such as Excel, Cost Estimating Software, and ERP systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications for Sr Principal Cost Estimating Analyst:

• Experience with Northrop Grumman cost estimating processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Experience working on proposals for government contracts.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience presenting cost estimates and financial reports to senior leadership.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages growth and supports mutual success. Our benefits include a Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, Education Assistance, Training and Development, and a 9/80 Work Schedule (where available).

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by fostering an inclusive work environment where diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents help us solve our toughest customer challenges. Our mission is to develop and maintain some of the most sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base salary offers.

Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary bonus and long-term incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Northrop Grumman is 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.