Sr Principal Pricing Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst (Level 4) in our Business Management department. The selected candidate will become an integral part of the Advanced Weapons Pricing & Estimating team tasked with providing guidance and support to the business unit activities. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have the ability work in a fast-paced environment. This position will be located on-site in Northridge, CA.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop efficient and effective proposal execution plans in response to RFP/RFQ/Solicitations from U.S. Government and other customers.
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with RFP/RFQ/Solicitation specifications.
Review and analyze RFP/RFQ/Solicitations to determine/develop the costing requirements and goals.
Collaborate with other proposal and functional areas (Business Development, Business Management, Contracts, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics) to develop strategies in support of RFP/RFQ/Solicitation requirements and deadlines.
Identify and investigate impediments, analyze possible alternatives, and resolve the root cause/bottlenecks and follow through on actions in a timely and accurate manner.
Compile, analyze, and present pricing strategies and other proposal-related data.
Coordinate proposal kick-off meetings, fact-finding meetings and other required adhoc meetings to drive adherence to schedule and monitor risk to address volatility in proposal requirements, deadlines, and our offering.
Perform comprehensive review of all elements of cost including direct labor, material, Other Direct Cost, and indirect costs to ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Northrop Grumman procedures.