Principal Specialist, FP&A - Pricing Analyst (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Analyst to join a growing and expanding team within our Mission Systems Pricing and Cost Estimating

organization.  As a Pricing Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of crafting cutting-edge proposals for both Government and Commercial customers, while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of defense technology within our Integrated Strategic Solutions portfolio. In this pivotal role, you’ll be the driving force behind complex financial summaries, provide senior management with invaluable insights to make informed business decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams fostering innovation and facilitating informed decision-making at every turn. Your expertise in cost burdening and fee application will ensure accuracy in the buildup of proposal cost/price, while setting the stage for successful fact-findings and negotiations. You'll lead the proposal team in identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities and guide them through internal and external audits with confidence. Your keen eye for detail will ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, setting the standard for excellence within our organization.

If you're ready to lead with innovation and shape the future defense landscape of tomorrow, then this role is your gateway to unparalleled opportunity and fulfillment. Join us in redefining aerospace and make your mark on the industry's most exciting proposals.  This isn't just a job—it's a chance to be part of something bigger. So, if you're ready to take on a challenge that will propel your career to new heights, join us at Collins Aerospace and let's redefine what's possible together.

This role will be performed ONSITE in our Collins Aerospace location in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What YOU Will Do:

Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare and support proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) for both government and commercial customers in compliance with company and regulatory policies and processes.
• Thoroughly understands cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price.
• Prepares financial summaries, performs detailed analysis, and breaks down information into key takeaways allowing Management to make informed business decisions.
• Partners with contracts and is capable of supporting customer fact-finding, negotiations, and DCAA/DCMA audits.
• Collaborates with leadership and various functional teams to gather information, share insights, facilitate informed decision-making.
• Assesses the financial implications of pricing strategies and ensures accuracy and integrity of current cost and pricing data.
• Aids the proposal team in identifying, assessing, and quantifying proposal risks and/or opportunities.
• Participates in internal/external audits with supervision.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements.

Expectations of the role:

• Possessed knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting Regulations.
• Detailed review and analysis of customer proposal documents.
• Ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas using effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills.
• Organized and maintains a system for keeping track of tasks and priorities. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, solve complex problems and convert complex data to actionable information.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate financial calculations and analysis.
• Willingness to make timely decisions and accurate judgements.
• Ability to assess, prio