Pricing Cost Estimating Manager 2

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. 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 has an opening for a Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in our Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) Division. This position reports to a Senior Price Cost Estimating Manager within R&AD. This position will support a primary team at our facilities in Redondo Beach, CA and other Northrop Grumman Sites. This position may require travel up to 10% of the time and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. In this role, the Manager Pricing Cost Estimating 2 will lead a team of professionals responsible for the development of cost proposal products supporting R&AD. Provide integrated P&E thought leadership to the business teams, appropriate staffing to develop cost volumes, ROMs, BPEs, cost models, or other analysis required to support the business objectives. Able to step in and provide hands-on technical support, development and training to a team of professionals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead a pricing and estimating team supporting multiple lines of business and programs across various sites Manage team staffing, resources, tools, and training as needed Direct team execution in all aspects of cost volume quality, compliance, and products in response to customer’s request for proposal (RFP) Brief senior management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, and government auditors on a variety of issues as required Engage with Senior P&E/Program/Operating Unit leadership to develop pricing and estimating strategies needed to successfully capture follow-on or new business in line with company objectives Establish strategic relationships with program, business unit, and functional leadership; and customer counterparts to enhance team operations, resources, and deliverables Understand and adhere to internal and external policies and procedures as it pertains to the role ? Support DCMA/DCAA offices and Government Compliance regarding proposal and business system audits Maintain a broad grasp of NGAS proposal practices and procedures Team with peer stakeholders to influence & impact capture and proposal strategy Manage all audits, fact-finding, price updates, negotiations, sweeps and certifications as required Basic Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree and 7 years of related business management experience, or a masters degree and 5 years of business management experience or a PhD and 3 years of business management experience Must have thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality, and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes and Cost Estimating System requirements. Proven ability to evaluate/analyze, integrate, and communicate Pricing/Estimating and financial impacts, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership. Experience in development of proposal cost or pricing strategy Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer) Demonstrated leadership, with excellent problem solving and organizational skills Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Experience leading proposal audits and RFI process Experience developing proposals of various contract types (e.g. CPIF, CPAF, CPFF, FFP, OTA etc.), complexity, size, and acquisition phase. Experience managing the compilation, analysis and documentation of supplier cost data, historical data and cost models in determining objective cost positions Knowledge of developing and maintaining material factors such as decrement and material usage allowance/attrition Experience documenting the subcontract objective position in a formal Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR) for prime proposal support Experience coordinating the preparation and documentation of priced Bill of Material and Material (BOM) cost estimate development and associated Global Supply Chain labor hours 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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