Policy Analyst – Land and Water
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Principal – Price Cost Analyst
Northrop Grumman
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Utah • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $82,900 - $124,300 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Evaluates Supplier proposals for compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 Table 15-2 requirements, and prepares and provides written supplier Price/Cost Analysis Reports (PCARs) detailing and evaluating the suppliers’ price/cost proposal
- Participates in fact-finding sessions via telecom or at suppliers’ site
- Requests and obtains DCMA Assist Audits where applicable
- Establishes supplier proposed vs. evaluated positions by major element of cost
- May participate in supplier negotiations
- Maintains all records and supporting data used and provided in support of proposals
- Conduct market research, analyze historical data, and develop cost estimating models and factors to evaluate price reasonableness
- Supports GSC pricing and estimating activities during the proposal phase
- Performs cost estimating/pricing duties and analysis in accordance with recognized industry best practices, specific solicitation and customer requirements, and in full compliance with USG regulatory requirements
- Serves as the principle liaison between the Pricing Cost Estimating Group and other functional departments
- Reviews NG material estimates and reviews consolidated priced bill of material for adequacy prior to incorporation into the NG cost volume
- Reviews Buyer/Subcontract Administrator completed price analyses, in support of submission to Customer, for adequacy
- Supports Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Proposal and Estimating System Audits
- Reviews current process, procedures, work instructions, and tools and recommends improvements
- Conducts or support training activities
Requirements
- 9 years of related experience in lieu of degree; Will consider: Bachelors degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline with 5 years of experience.
- Or Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business, finance, accounting, economics, supply chain, or related discipline.
- Experience in Price/Cost Analysis, Subcontract and/or supply chain administration, Pricing & Estimating, Proposal Development, or Accounting/Finance.
- In-depth understanding of estimating and procurement policies, procedures, and regulations are essential
- Previous experience with FAR, DFARS, and other U.S. Federal Government contracting regulations
- The ability to work well in team environments
- Experience in capture and proposal activities in a government acquisition environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and apply sound judgment to problem solving
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Price/Cost AnalysisCost EstimatingProposal DevelopmentAccountingFinanceMarket ResearchCost Estimating ModelsNegotiationData AnalysisCompliance
Soft skills
TeamworkProblem SolvingCommunicationJudgmentTrainingLiaison
Certifications
DoD Secret Security Clearance
