Lead Pricing Analyst

Job Summary

This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of the pricing function within the applicable business unit. It involves leading in-depth research and analysis to inform dynamic pricing strategies for various products, including the development of sophisticated pricing models tailored to specific product offerings. A key aspect of this position is fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to gather critical market intelligence and product insights essential for strategic pricing decisions. This individual will actively engage with product teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of our offerings, translating that knowledge into innovative pricing approaches. Furthermore, this role is responsible for strategically contributing to and supporting the organization's responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring competitive and profitable bids. This role contributes significantly to strategic financial planning by providing expert recommendations for optimizing pricing and revenue generation across the enterprise.

Essential Responsibilities

• Facilitates the completion of all pricing reviews and ensures all pricings are approved per established policies.
• Leverages advanced analytic capabilities to support analysis and reporting within the pricing function.
• Develop strategy and analysis incorporating project management leadership.
• Drives results and resolves issues through communication with internal partners, locations and divisions.
• Ensures all policy and process documentation is up to date including pricing assumptions, average cost rates, overhead percentages, etc.
• Serves as an escalation point across the business regarding pricing reviews and serves as a lead to others in members of the pricing team.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

Required : Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or related field, or relevant experience and / or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree

Preferred : Master's Degree in Finance, Business, or related field

Experience

Required : 5 years with Estimation & Pricing, 5 years in a complex matrixed environment

Preferred : Strategic Thinking & Planning, Financial Modeling & Analysis, Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Licenses or Certifications

Required : None

Preferred : None

Skills

Ability to think analytically, Attention to detail, Self-starter with ability to work independently, Excellent verbal and written skills, Microsoft Excel skills are required, Client focused with strong business acumen, Ability to work under pressure with competing priorities, Strong leadership abilities

Language (Other than English) : None

Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type : Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products / services (sales employees)

Never Physical work site required

Lifting : up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds Rarely

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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