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Northrop Grumman Principal / Sr. Principal Compliance Pricing Analyst in McLean, Virginia
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) sector is currently seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Compliance Pricing Analyst for the Pricing & Estimating organization. The selected candidate will support the Compliance and Operations Manager for Pricing & Estimating with a resident office in our Sector Headquarters in McLean, Virginia .
The Senior Principal Compliance Pricing Analyst is a skilled individual with expertise in developing and managing business financial proposal offers/bids for U.S. Government contracts. They support the proposal process to validate the back-up data adequacy for U.S. Government audits of the proposal data and process, provide guidance to responses to audit and clarification requests, coordinate and evaluate current processes and practices, and present ways to improve productivity.
Responsibilities:
Maintains a controlled documentation system, record retention, and information services functions including electronic records retention processes
Ensures compliance to the requirements from requesting audit agency
Interprets and enforces documentation instructions, policies, and procedure requirements
Identifies submission components, communicates documentation standards, and coordinates assembly of formal response
Exercises considerable latitude determining objectives and approaches to assignment
Develops solutions which require regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives
Influences future estimating system compliance and validation
Assists the Pricing & Estimating (P&E) team to integrate the appropriate disclosures and supplemental data to ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and practices are integrated into the proposal disclosures as auditable backup data
Facilitates improvements to proposal disclosures for P&E staff
Maintains performance metrics to measure success and identify focus areas
Supports the development and compliance of the proposal activities related to pricing and estimating for the Business Unit, Division, and Sector
Actively participates in pricing and estimating review activities (proposal revisions, evaluating risks and opportunities in cost estimates, etc.) for the Business Unit, Division, and Sector
Plans, organizes, writes, edits, and produces a cohesive proposal and supplemental responses to clarifications with appropriate disclosures, explanatory responses, and supporting data to justify adequacy, realism, reasonableness, and audit validation
Effectively manages competing priorities and deadlines, and handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
This position may be filled at either the Principal or Sr. Principal level.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Compliance Pricing Analyst:
Must have one of the following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Must have experience working Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCoPD) proposals at or over $2 million in value
Ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance
Must be able to work on-site in McLean, Virginia
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Compliance Pricing Analyst:
Must have one of the following:
High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 14 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Must have experience working Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCoPD) proposals at or over $2 million in value
Ability to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance
Must be able to work on-site in McLean, Virginia
Preferred Qualifications:
Cross-sector experience desirable
Experience in aerospace industry and familiarity with ProPricer software
Active/transferable Top Secret/SCI security clearance
In-depth understanding of U.S. Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of estimating, costing, and pricing techniques with expertise in business management, government contracts, supplemental data disclosures, and U.S. Government audits
Excellent communication skills with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating, and problem solving with a wide range of people
Demonstrated ability to support complex operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Dynamic, self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments
Flexible approach to work, an understanding of working collaboratively on a team, & willingness to be an active & supportive member of a cross-functional team
Strong problem solving & analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion
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Job Category : Business Management
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