Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for air, cyber, land, sea and space missions. Its work includes military and satellite communications, microelectronics manufacturing and other advanced systems designed to address complex challenges across the defense sector. The company supports careers for professionals at different stages, including veterans and entry-level candidates, while also pursuing sustainability initiatives.

Business Management Analyst – Material Estimating | Northrop Grumman, San Diego

Northrop Grumman seeks a Business Management Analyst to develop material estimates and pricing analyses for defense proposals in San Diego. The role supports compliance, audits, negotiations, and collaboration across estimating and business functions.

Description

  • Develop material estimates for proposal submissions
  • Interpret customer requirements from RFPs and related requests
  • Partner with proposal engineering teams to shape material estimating strategies
  • Coordinate with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing teams
  • Choose suitable pricing approaches using purchase-order history and supplier quotations
  • Manage several high-priority proposals at the same time
  • Maintain compliance with customer requirements and FAR/DFARS regulations
  • Monitor adherence to delivery schedules
  • Contribute detailed Bills of Materials, Cost Estimating Relationships, and supporting analysis to proposal reviews
  • Create Bill of Materials pricing templates for proposal-specific models
  • Assist with identifying, quantifying, and analyzing risks and opportunities
  • Produce material price analyses for business-unit and Global Supply Chain leadership
  • Support fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications while maintaining TINA compliance
  • Engage with Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Pricing, and Business Management stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, such as Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, or Marketing, or a related business field such as Mathematics or Risk Management, from an accredited institution
  • At least two years of financial work experience
  • Basic knowledge of government compliance
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, chart creation, and VBA macros
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Material estimating experience preferred
  • Government-contracting proposal experience preferred
  • Familiarity with FAR and DFARS preferred
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

  • Health plan
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off for vacation or personal business
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Education assistance
  • Training and development opportunities
  • 9/80 work schedule where available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Overtime eligibility depending on the position
  • Shift differential depending on the position
  • Discretionary bonus eligibility depending on the position
  • Long-term incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions

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