Proposal Cost/Price Analyst 2

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, 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 2to join our Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA (NEPA) 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 NEPA 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 familys needs.

Purpose:

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.

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/ requirements for cost\price and formulate questions for customer response
• Assist in creation of estimating templates for input by proposal team members and consolidating and analyzing results
• Provide reviews of cost estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management
• Facilitate consolidation of supporting data packages for customer review and Government audit
• Assist in preparation of financial briefs and participate in proposal
• Participates in fact-finding and contract negotiations both locally and at customer location on smaller proposals. Assists in the formulation of negotiation strategies to meet company objectives
• Prepares TINA certification sweep analysis and documentation
• Able to interface with all levels of employees and management...may be required to interface within industry and customer communities at a commensurate level
• Financial analysis and problem solving:
  • understanding of the implications of TINA and the most commonly applied FAR/DFARs
  • an ability to read and understand less commonly applied FAR/DFAR/local contract clauses
  • an understanding of CAS
• Intermediate analytical skills including statistical concepts such as weighted averages, the ability to use standard learning curve models, basic understanding of correlation coefficient factors, and variance
• Preparation and management of fully compliant cost/pricing models and deliverable volumes, including the coordination and review of key inputs such as bills of material, Labor BOEs and hours, freight matrices, etc. Includes analysis of historical costs and performance, cost input efficacy, cost, and schedule relationships, etc.
• Assist in the completion of proposal presentation packages and lead pricing and financial reviews with management.
• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/ requirements for Cost/Price and formulate questions for customer response.
• Develop and maintain estimating templates for input by proposal team members.
• Other duties as assigned

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Education: Masters Degree/MBA

Years and area of experience (required for the role):

• 2+ years Government Contracting experience in Program, Finance and\or Lead Pricing roles
• OR equivalent combination for education and experience
• FAR, DFAR, Cost Accounting Standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Critical Professional related Technical Skills; Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel Modelling Skills
• Expert Analytical Skills
• Excellent Written and Presentation Skills
• ProPricer experience and skills a plus
• Have intermediate skills in email/scheduling software, MS WORD, MS POWERPOINT along with intermediate skills in
  MS Excel to include working with multiple workbooks, databases, statistics, and formulas

Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge of DOD acquisition regulations
• Must be able to perform tasks with little direct supervision

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 employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.