El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$76k–$141k/yr
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Skills: Cost Estimating, Basis of Estimates (BOE), FAR/DFARS Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Labor Cost Analysis
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
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Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/yr
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El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$197k–$295k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Earned Value Management System, Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$79k–$132k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$63k–$86k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$47/hr–$57/hr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
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Skills: Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, MBSE, DOORS, Agile Development
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$177k–$266k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: System Test Engineering, Aerospace Systems Integration, Test Planning, Test Execution, Analytical Thinking
San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$230k–$323k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$33/hr
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San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
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Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$176k/yr
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Skills: Configuration Data Management, Systems Engineering, Configuration Identification, Baselining, Change Control
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
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San Diego, California, United States · On-site
$94k–$141k/yr
Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: ***This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.*** The Software Analytics a…
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, C/C++, Data Structures, Algorithms
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$133k–$200k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities …
Skills: Business Management, Financial Analysis, Earned Value Management, Government Contracting, Risk Assessment
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Develop and maintain sophisticated cost estimating models to determine manufacturing labor costs based on customer requests for proposals. Communicate technical findings and recommendations to management, contract personnel, and customer representatives.
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 2 to 5+ years of experience in the aerospace/defense industry and knowledge of FAR/DFARS. Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Level 2 or Level 3 Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Production Operations Estimating / Functional Estimating department uses specialized analysts with high end analytical skills and backgrounds in Manufacturing. All analysts within this group vary in experience but are grown into subject matter experts within operations and cost estimating.
This position will be located on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA.
Cost Estimating Analysts are expected to develop solutions to sophisticated problems, which require the regular use of resourcefulness and innovation and review data available. The candidate will use existing models or craft and build estimating models based on the information available and, once complete, be able to communicate efficiently, clearly present technical approaches and findings, and present results to their management.
Essential Functions:
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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