Compliance Audit Pricing Analyst/Principal Compliance Audit Pric with Security Clearance

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Compliance Audit/Principal Compliance Audit Pricing Analyst for the Pricing & Estimating organization. This individual supports the Proposal Compliance and Audit Manager for Pricing & Estimating with a resident office in Sector Headquarters in McLean, Virginia. The Proposal 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 government regulatory requirements when responding to the audit agency
Interprets and enforces documentation instructions, policies, and procedure requirements
Identifies submission components, communicates documentation standards, and coordinates assembly of formal response
Assists with developing 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 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
Plans, organizes, writes, edits, and produces a cohesive Request for Information (RFI) responses with appropriate disclosures, 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 environmentQualifications Basic Qualifications: Compliance Audit Pricing Analyst Must have one of the following:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of compliance and/or pricing experience
Master's degree in business, finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of compliance and/or pricing experience; or 7 years of Compliance and / or Pricing experience in Lieu of dgree
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 2 days a week. Remaining workdays are remote. Principal Compliance Audit Pricing Analyst
Must have one of the following:
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; Or 10 years of compliance and / or pricing experience in Lieu of degree
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 2 days a week. Remaining workdays are remote. Preferred Qualifications: Cross-sector experience desirable
Experience in aerospace industry
Familiarity with ProPricer software
Strong Excel macro skills and interest in creating new tools
Active/transferable Top Secret/SCI security clearance
In-depth understanding of US Government acquisition policies, regulations & proposal compliance requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of estimating, costing, and pricing techniques with expertise in business management, government contracts, supplemental data disclosures, & US Government audits
Excellent communication skills with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating & 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 & provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completionEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.