Proposal Cost/Price Analyst
Locations: Simsbury, CT
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: REQ105015
At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting-edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women, and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!
Job Description
The Proposal Cost/Price Analyst is responsible for the cost basis and pricing of products and services in support of proposals for new and repeat business activity. The Proposal Cost/Price 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:
- Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements for cost/price and formulate questions for customer response.
- Develop and maintain estimating templates for input by proposal team members.
- Develop standardized price lists or price models for products and services.
- Build and maintain a database of records to support commerciality of products per FAR 2.101.
- Maintain templates for input by proposal team members, consolidating and analyzing results.
- Coordinate with Functional Directors across the company to understand cost drivers and differentiation across product lines.
- Provide reviews of cost estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.
- Facilitate consolidation of supporting data packages for customer review and Government audit.
- Assist in preparation of financial briefs and participate in proposals.
- Participate in fact-finding and contract negotiations both locally and at customer locations.
- Assist in the formulation of negotiation strategies to meet company objectives.
- Prepare TINA certification sweep analysis and documentation.
- Able to interface with all levels of employees and management, may be required to interface within industry and customer communities at a commensurate level.
- Preparation 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 management.
- Lead 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, Statistics.
- Min 2+ years Government Contracting experience in Program, Finance and/or Lead Pricing roles.
- Intermediate analytical skills including statistical concepts.
- Ability to read and understand FAR/DFAR/Cost Accounting Standards/local contract clauses.
- Ability to develop pricing initiatives.
- Ability to work proficiently in both independent and group settings.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills required.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Desired Skills:
- Aerospace and Defense Industry experience including working knowledge of company product lines.
- Experience working with DCMA / DCAA.
- Experience 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.
About Us
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.
Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges.
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.
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