Senior Principal Price/Cost Proposal Analyst for Northrop Grumman evaluating supplier proposals across multiple contract types. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in pricing analysis submissions.
Responsibilities
Evaluates proposals (internal and external) for compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Northrop Grumman requirements
Prepares and performs a detailed analysis documented in a Price/Cost Analysis Report (PCAR) of supporting documentation to validate labor, material, and other cost elements such as travel, other direct costs (ODCs), rates, escalation and profit/fee.
Conducts market research, analyze historical data, and develop cost estimating models and factors to evaluate price reasonableness and develop negotiation positions.
Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to stay informed on regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.), price trends and manufacturing processes.
Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices.
Participates in fact-finding sessions via telecom or at supplier’s site to review basis of estimates (BOEs) and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates.
May analyze and audit direct/indirect rates at supplier locations to provide rate recommendations.
Perform regression analysis to account for learning or quantity variance as required.
Requests and obtains DCAA Assist Audits where applicable.
Interfaces with responsible engineers regarding the integration of technical evaluations into the cost analysis when appropriate.
Establishes supplier proposed vs. negotiation objective positions by major element of cost to attain formal Supply Chain Management approval for supplier negotiations and prepares presentations summarizing the review.
Provide negotiation support throughout the subcontract definitization process.
Maintains all records and supporting data used and provided in support of proposals.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, finance, economics, or related discipline with 8 years of related experience; or Masters degree within stated fields and 6 years of related experience; or 4 Years with PhD in stated fields.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Must have current/prior Price Cost Analysis experience inclusive of report writing.
Must have a working knowledge of the Government contracting environment (FAR and DFARS)
Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing and estimating concepts and principles.
Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment while managing multiple proposals with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Senior Principal Price/Cost Proposal Analyst – Level 4
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