Price / Cost Analyst III

Price / Cost Analyst III

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your price and cost evaluation skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! As a Price / Cost Analyst III, you'll evaluate statistical and proposal data to establish recommended cost and price objectives for proposal and Subcontracts / Procurement transactions with suppliers. You'll review supplier cost or pricing data submitted and all other factors provided by the supplier in support of their proposal in determination of RFP compliance, the coordination of a technical evaluation, assessment of FAR and Truth in Negotiations Act compliance, as well as the establishment of allowability and reasonableness of proposed costs, and the evaluation of proposed profit / fee. Additionally, you'll track data and information to stay current on price trends and manufacturing processes, as well as prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings. You'll be involved in supplier negotiations by assisting the buyer in establishing a competitive contract price.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground / flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations - with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for the cost analysis and evaluation of supplier proposals in excess of the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TCPD), in accordance with FAR 15.403
• Under limited supervision, develop and implement comprehensive cost and price analyses for complex proposals
• Review and evaluate supplier proposals in support of SNC program and proposal team requirements to ensure adequacy
• Coordinate detailed technical evaluations of supplier proposals
• Assess compliance with FAR and the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act
• Determine the allowability and reasonableness of proposed costs
• Evaluate and provide strategic recommendations on proposed profit / fee structures
• Prepare and present in-depth cost / price analysis reports for senior management and customer review
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support procurement and subcontracting efforts
• Maintain comprehensive records of cost / price analysis and supplier evaluations
• Conduct fact finding and rate audits at supplier locations to develop fair and reasonable pricing positions to support negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Develop, update, and deliver training to SNC supply chain in SNC policies, templates and forms related to price analysis
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level analysts on cost analysis best practices

Qualifications You Must Have :

Qualifications We Prefer :

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America's fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.