Staff Avionics Engineer- Cost Volume Lead

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Staff Avionics Engineer- Cost Volume Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Melbourne, FL and will be based within our office spaces to support the program and business needs. Operating on our 9/80 schedule means you will get every other Friday off. This position has NO Hybrid or Remote work available

Candidate will contribute to the Cost volume regarding proposal strategies for Mission Processing and Communications design and testing, and creating other capture effort documentation, while planning the execution program.

Primary goal will be to develop realistic cost estimates with known GR&As and risks that meet cost targets.  Needs to have breadth of Avionics Mission Processing and Communication system experience to understand scope/tasks and cost bases and estimating methods across the entire program.  Needs to have the ability to work across sectors and teammates to review IWO estimates and subcontract proposals. Manages pricing, subcontracts, and other contributors to create a compliant Cost Volume.  Establish guidance to BOE leads and consolidate input to ensure a consistent and compliant approach

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 14 years of relevant experience OR Master Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 12 years of relevant experience.

• Experience managing pricing, subcontracts, and other contributors to create a compliant Cost Volume

• Experience providing guidance to BOE (Basis Of Estimate ) Leads and consolidate inputs to ensure a consistent and compliant approach.

• Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and any program access required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company

• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Understanding of program strategic partners and suppliers, including development, acquisition, acceptance, qualification, system integration and test support

• Proven experience in proposal development and capture management, collaborating with cross-functional teams to strategize, draft, and deliver compelling proposals for government and defense contracts

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 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.