Cost Estimating Analyst – Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

Cost Estimating Analyst conducting pricing analysis and proposal management at Northrop Grumman Space Sector. Supporting human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery across multiple programs.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeDulles • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,400 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

cost estimatingdata transformationdata normalizationpricing methodsBills of Material (BOM)TINA complianceperformance data analysisschedule data analysisquantitative analysiseconomic analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsproject managementleadershippresentation skillsorganizational skillscollaborationcustomer engagement

Tools & Technologies

ExcelRFPscost analysis toolsauditing toolscontract management systemsproject management softwaredata analysis softwareperformance tracking systemsnegotiation platformsbusiness management software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeU.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

Industry Keywords

government contractingcommercial contractingsubcontractingcost analysispricing strategyfinancial analysisoperations analysisbusiness managementeconomic modelinglabor cost estimation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interpret customer requirements from RFPs and other solicitations.
Collect and consolidate cost, schedule, and performance data from functional departments.
Select appropriate pricing methods for each proposal item.
Apply escalation, quantity-variance, and extended-cost factors to required quantities.
Produce consolidated Bills of Material (BOM) to support price and cost analysis.
Participate in pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Support audits, negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Operations Analysis, Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 3+ years of experience.
Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in related field with 8+ years of relevant professional experience OR Master’s degree in related field with 6+ years of experience.
Proven business-management and labor/non-labor cost-estimating experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel (including data transformation & normalization).
Experience leading projects and/or managing others.
Working knowledge of government and commercial contracting/subcontracting.
Excellent written and verbal communication for informing, presenting, negotiating, and problem-solving.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)