Proposal Cost / Price Analyst 2

at  General Dynamics Ordnance Tactical Systems

Overview:
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Proposal Cost / Price Analyst 2 (Pricing Sr Specialist) to join our St. Petersburg, FL team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.
GD-OTS St. Pete is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. Our benefits packages and wellness programs help our employees succeed at work and at home. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options that allow each employee to structure a benefits package tailored to meet his or her family’s needs.

SUMMARY:

The Proposal Cost / Price Analyst 2 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. Develops pricing strategies to meet customers’ needs while providing a profit for the organization. Determines core business costs of service in support of pricing/tariff development. Designs, implements and maintains pricing infrastructures. Evaluates effectiveness of pricing strategies and modifies pricing structures as needed. Provides reporting and documentation of pricing structures and serves as the point-of-contact for pricing inquiries from internal sales department, but not customers.

Major Position Responsibilities:

• Develops pricing models for organizational goods and services
• Collects and analyzes data relating to current and predicted market conditions, cost overhead, or competition pricing in order to recommend pricing strategies or standardizing pricing guidelines
• Balances project needs with expected product demand to maximize revenue, market share, or profit margin
• Models pricing adjustments to predict the impact of pricing changes on organizational performance
• May provide customized pricing to the sales team

Basic Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree
• Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in a relevant function

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• MBA highly desired
• Government Contracting experience in Program, Finance and\or Lead Pricing roles
• Accounting/cost estimating work experience related to program finance/accounting and/or pricing of government contracts
• Proficient in ProPricer
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel to include working with multiple workbooks, databases, statistics, and formulas
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Knowledge of financial management principles, program planning, Earned Value (EV) reporting for government contracts, budgeting and practices

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Strong written, digital and verbal communication skills in both an individual and team environment
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize on the fly
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises moderate to independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Supervises the daily activities of support staff or production team members

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of time
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent meetings, presentations
  The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.
  Pay Range (USD): This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education: $74,500.00 - $138,450.00 Additional Compensation: Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program. Benefits: Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company’s 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance. PTO, Holiday, and Family Leave: Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave

• Develops pricing models for organizational goods and services
• Collects and analyzes data relating to current and predicted market conditions, cost overhead, or competition pricing in order to recommend pricing strategies or standardizing pricing guidelines
• Balances project needs with expected product demand to maximize revenue, market share, or profit margin
• Models pricing adjustments to predict the impact of pricing changes on organizational performance
• May provide customized pricing to the sales tea