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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Sr. Principal Price/Cost Proposal Analyst – Level 3/4, Clearance Required

Northrop Grumman

. Produce high quality analysis of supplier proposals in support of Global Supply Chain (GSC) cost estimates.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timePalmdale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Produce high quality analysis of supplier proposals in support of Global Supply Chain (GSC) cost estimates.
  • Perform fairly complex tasks and participate in determining objectives of assignment.
  • Plan schedules and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals through various analysis techniques.
  • Provide valuable insight into supplier risk and negotiation positions.
  • Collaborate across multiple functions such as Contracts, Pricing & Estimating, Engineering, Global Supply Chain, and Program Management to prepare and submit high quality, compliant and on-time price/cost analysis reports (PCARs).

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of related experience; or master’s degree in stated fields and 3 years related experience.
  • Must have knowledge of statistical and forecasting concepts and techniques
  • Must have proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word
  • Must have Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of related experience; or master’s degree in stated fields and 6 years related experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Exceptional benefits/healthcare
  • 401K matching program
  • Learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost analysisstatistical conceptsforecasting techniquessupplier evaluationrisk analysisnegotiationdata analysis
Soft Skills
collaborationplanningorganizational skillscommunication
Certifications
Active U.S. Government Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance