Pricing Cost Estimating Manager 2

The successful candidate must possess an understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), indirect rate management, Forward Pricing Rate proposal (FPRP) development, estimates at complete (EAC), budgeting and forecasting. This key leader role will lead and support the Production Operation Estimating team on a critical Restricted Program.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leading/supporting proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members

Leading and coordinating the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance data

Reviewing and analyzing RFP/Change Orders to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals

Organizing and estimating initial ROM, or cost targets for medium/large efforts

Foreseeing and identifying potential problems (understanding impacts to other areas)

Reviewing Task Description/Basis of Estimate for compliance and adherence to the program or capture plan (analogous, parametric, CERs and engineering estimates)

Generating and maintaining proposal data files in Propricer and/or Proposal Integration Folders

Developing compliant estimates according to company and Government policies and procedures

Performing Regression Analysis and single variate CER equation development

Populating existing models with updated information and/or creating report ready spreadsheet tables/graphs

Participating in should-cost and pricing reviews with management

Supporting customer fact finding, updates, and corrective actions.

Participating as a member of the contract negotiations team

Performing Certifications Sweeps and process for certifying proposals

Supporting Customer/Government Audit on a periodic basis.

Actively pursuing problem-solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process

Support affordability and quality initiatives


Basic Required Qualifications:

Must either have a bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a minimum 7 years of combined experience in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience; or a Master's degree from an accredited university in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience with 5 years of experience or a PhD from an accredited university in Business Management, Contract Management, Proposal and/or Pricing/Estimating experience with 3 years of experience

Experience with estimating and BoE development

Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience with FAR and DFARS government regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Production proposals and estimating

Strategic focus oriented, including ability to evaluate, integrate, and communicate cost issues and risks to senior and executive management

Ability to create automation tools for the overall Pricing and Estimating team to minimize required administrative tasking and focus on estimating and analysis

Persistence and tenacity to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment

Pursuing problem solving opportunities and suggesting/implementing work-around solutions to improve proposal process

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

Client-provided location(s): Redondo Beach, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10225563

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-14T20:12:28