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Job Description

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for the cost basis and pricing of products and services in support of proposals for new and repeat business activity. The Pricing Analyst supports proposal preparation, proposal cost volume development, cost estimation, and total evaluated price optimization with proposal teams, while ensuring compliance to FAR/TINA/CAS guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Principal duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/ requirements for cost\price and formulate questions for customer responseDevelop and maintain estimating templates for input by proposal team membersDevelop standardized price lists or price models for products and servicesBuild and maintain database of records to support commerciality of products per FAR 2.101Maintain templates for input by proposal team members, consolidating and analyzing resultsCoordinate with Functional Directors across the company to understand cost drivers and differentiation across product linesProvide reviews of cost estimates prior to delivery and review by senior managementFacilitate consolidation of supporting data packages for customer review and Government auditAssist in preparation of financial briefs and participate in proposalParticipates in fact-finding and contract negotiations both locally and at customer locationsAssists in the formulation of negotiation strategies to meet company objectivesPrepares TINA certification sweep analysis and documentationAble to interface with all levels of employees and management, may be required to interface within industry and customer communities at a commensurate levelPreparation and management of fully compliant cost/pricing models and deliverable volumes, including the coordination and review of key inputs such as bills of material, Labor BOEs and hours, freight matrices, etc.Includes analysis of historical costs and performance, cost input efficacy, cost, and schedule relationships, etc.Assist in the completion of proposal presentation packages and lead pricing and financial reviews with managementLead and support continuous improvement activities to streamline the proposals process and maintain a high level of quality

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, StatisticsMin 4+ years Government Contracting experience in Program, Finance and\or Lead Pricing rolesIntermediate analytical skills including statistical conceptsAbility to read and understand FAR/DFAR/Cost Accounting Standards/local contract clausesAbility to develop pricing initiativesAbility to work proficiently in both independent and group settingsStrong attention to detailExcellent multi-tasking and organizational skills requiredProficiency in MS Excel and MS WordExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Desired Skills:

Aerospace and Defense Industry experience including working knowledge of company product linesExperience working with DCMA / DCAAExperience with parametric pricing methodologies

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.