Principal/Sr Principal, Material Estimating Pricing Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $81,400 - $176,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material estimating and pricing strategies, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations and delivering accurate proposals. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple proposals while adhering to delivery schedules.

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Material EstimatingPricing StrategiesFAR/DFAR ComplianceProposal DevelopmentCost Estimating Relationships

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Hard Skills

Material EstimatingPricing MethodsCost Estimating RelationshipsBill of Materials PreparationRisk AssessmentOpportunity AnalysisProposal ReviewVendor QuotesRFP UnderstandingCompliance with TINA

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationNegotiationAnalytical ThinkingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingGlobal Supply ChainBusiness ManagementProposal ExperienceU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals
Understand customer requirements through RFPs and other requests
Collaborate with proposal technical teams to develop material estimating strategies
Interface with Business Management, Global Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations
Select appropriate pricing methods, including PO history and vendor quotes
Work on multiple priority proposals concurrently
Ensure compliance with customer and FAR/DFAR regulatory requirements
Ensure delivery schedule adherence
Support proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials and Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs), including supporting data
Prepare Bill of Material pricing templates for proposal-specific pricing models
Support risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during proposal estimating
Support fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Principal level: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function, or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of degree
Sr Principal level: Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of combined experience in Pricing, Estimating, Global Supply Chain or another Business Management related function, or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience, or 12 years of experience in lieu of degree
Prior pricing or material estimating experience
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance required
Preferred: Proposal experience within government contracting
Preferred: Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
Travel required 25–50% to Elkton, Maryland and Rocket Center, WV
Full-time on-site work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company paid holidays
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Overtime eligibility (depending on position)
Shift differential (depending on position)
Discretionary bonus (depending on position)