Principal/Senior Principal Independent Cost Evaluation Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Cost Estimating Analyst at Northrop Grumman, responsible for independent cost assessments and analysis for proposals. Collaborates across functions to improve cost evaluation methodologies and proposal review quality.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in data collection, analysis, and validation for cost modeling and risk assessment, with a strong background in business management and government contracts. Proficient in developing standardized tools and methodologies to support independent reviews and statistical analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data Collection and AnalysisCost ModelingRisk AssessmentGovernment ContractsDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisCost Data ManagementData ValidationCost Driver IdentificationRisk Factor Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Standardized ToolsFrameworksMethodologies

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceTop Secret/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Business ManagementCost AssessmentPerformance DataHistorical DataEvaluation Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, analyze, and validate data from internal program performance, external industry sources, and historical actuals
Develop and maintain repositories of historical cost data and modeling inputs
Design, refine, and document standardized tools, frameworks, and methodologies for independent cost and risk assessment
Support independent reviews by supplying validated datasets and performing analyses
Perform statistical analysis on cost and performance data
Contribute to identifying key cost drivers and risk factors
Collaborate with data owners to gather relevant information
Assist in refining the evaluation process

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Degree in Business, Engineering or a similar field
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience for Principal level)
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience (Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience for Senior Principal level)
Demonstrated experience in business management cost modeling and government contracts
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
An active DoD Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance within a reasonable amount of time following hire.

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