Cost Estimating Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Estimate manufacturing labor costs based on customer requests for proposals (RFPs) .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,800 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in estimating manufacturing labor costs, developing compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and analyzing specifications and blueprints. Proficient in communicating technical findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders while adhering to government contract regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Basis Of Estimates (BOEs)FAR ComplianceDFARS KnowledgeExcel ProficiencyAerospace/Defense Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Estimating Labor CostsAnalyzing SpecificationsDeveloping ModelsHistorical Labor Data MaintenanceLeast Square RegressionPivot Table AnalysisImprovement CurvesAdvanced Formulas

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

BOE ToolMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

US Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Program Access

Industry Keywords

Government Contract EnvironmentAerospace Production OperationsPricing and FinanceContract Types (FFP, FPIF, CPIF)Northrop Grumman Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Estimate manufacturing labor costs based on customer requests for proposals (RFPs)
Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts
Develop compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in the BOE tool
Perform estimating and analysis according to industry best practices, solicitation and customer requirements, FAR, DFARS, and company procedures
Prepare and maintain historical labor data
Develop models and analyze existing and new factors for estimating approaches
Communicate estimates, technical approaches, findings, and recommendations to management and executives
Prepare reports and present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, and customer representatives
Support pre-award and post-award estimating activities
Develop solutions to sophisticated estimating problems using available data and resourcefulness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree (Level 2)
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience (Level 3)
Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
Working knowledge of the government contract environment, including FAR and DFARS
Experience developing compliant BOEs (Basis of Estimates)
Experience with Excel
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Ability to work on site in Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo, California
Preferred: active US Government Secret Clearance and active Special Program Access
Preferred: knowledge of aerospace production operation functions, tasks, and processes
Preferred: experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business and/or business operations
Preferred: experience with proposals of varying contract types, such as FFP, FPIF, and CPIF
Preferred: familiarity with Northrop Grumman procedures
Preferred: experience with Least Square Regression, Pivot Table Analysis, Improvement Curves, and advanced formulas
Preferred: operations touch labor improvement curve theory and modeling
Preferred: strong presentation skills and experience communicating technical and theoretical analysis
Preferred: experience supporting negotiations
Preferred: intermediate Microsoft Office experience, particularly Excel
Preferred: in-depth understanding of Manufacturing and Support Labor and their interaction
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance and certain restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business