Manager, Cost Estimating and Pricing

Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Cost Estimating and Pricing at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will provide management insight and estimation/pricing guidance in the daily operation of the Cost Estimating, Pricing and Change Management Department. This position will coach, develop, and collaborate with team members to achieve and maintain contractual compliance in support of both the internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge, experience and achievements in the leadership and management of all phases of the change management life cycle, with special emphasis on pricing and estimating activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides contract leadership, expertise, and guidance to cross-functional business team members (including, but not limited to, Executive Leadership, Purchasing, Program and Project Managers, Finance, Quality and Business Development) in the implementation, execution, compliance and administration of change proposal estimates.
• Estimates and prices a variety of contract types including Fixed-Price, Cost-Reimbursement, Incentive, IDIQ, T&M, and Letter Contracts.
• Conducts market analysis, strategic business planning, and capture strategy/solution development, leading to award of major programs.
• Oversees customer contact and positioning, teaming interactions, and coordination.
• Reviews Requests for Proposals, Contracts, Purchase Orders and Modifications and their Terms and Conditions related to pricing change.
• Examine and understand estimating methodologies and characteristics to ensure cost estimates are comprehensive, well-documented, accurate, and credible; and are supportable through cost or price analysis when conducted by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) during field price reviews and assist audits.
• Lead, manage and test the estimating process to minimize the financial the risk of cost overruns and performance risk of unmet targets.
• Participates in and works to maintain and develop professional competency through continuous learning and education including but not limited to outside literature, seminars, and training courses.
• Develops and conducts training, and provides technical assistance for related staff on contract performance topics such as FAR and DFAR compliance, Federal and State Regulations, Estimating, Cost Analysis, Change Management, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, Claims, etc...
• Lead the development and authoring of contract management and estimating Standard Operating Procedures with associated forms in support of standardized work and the organization's Quality Management System.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 4 to 20 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.

COMPETENCIES: SPARC

• Safety first
• People oriented, determined to assist where able
• Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
• Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs