Manager I Pricing & Cost Estimation

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This person will manage the activities of a group of employees performing Cost Estimating & Pricing (CE&P) functions. The role must show mastery of the Cost Estimating & Pricing function with responsibility for leading proposal preparation with adherence to the Estimating System Description (ESD) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This person will support the Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit (SBU) with estimating and pricing strategy discussions and analytical analysis, and proposal / cost volume preparation as required. This person will also help to foster innovative costing and price strategy approaches within company procedures and policies.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

• What You ll Do :
• Provide guidance and training to designated estimating & pricing analysts in the areas of cost estimating and government regulations compliance.
• Flow down CE&P goals to direct reports, complete performance review and job requirements documentation for direct reports on an annual basis, provide training, guidance and compliance standards to estimating staff.
• Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure personal growth and management visibility.
• Provide thorough guidance to direct reports, proposal teams, Advanced Systems staff and Strategic Business Unit management in support of Cost Estimating and Pricing policy (contained in the ESD and FAR), guidance memorandums, practices, applications and tools.
• Complete Estimating, Pricing & Analysis, Post Proposal Support work as needed, for example RFP and SOW deliverables, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), labor and rate analyses, labor and non-labor estimate analyses, basis of estimates (BOE's), strategic pricing support, schedule & resource analyses, risk & opportunity analyses, profitability analyses, Life Cycle Cost and Joint Confidence Level analyses, proposal audit file maintenance, fact finding support, negotiation support, internal & external audit support, and pricing standard and process reviews.
• Support Data Collection, Metrics & Modeling activities, including historical data collection, analyses, DCAA / DCMA audit requirements application, implementation of best practices and influence in the development of overall objectives, strategies and long-range goals of the program / organization.
• Lead strategic pricing activities, including proposal pricing (new business, changes, terminations and overruns).
• Manage and review Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) development, analysis, validation, application and maintenance.
• Oversee lessons learned documentation, assessment & implementation of corrective action / improvements.
• Support Industry / Government cost estimating groups participation and implementation of best practices.
• Oversee DCAA / DCMA audits.
• Support the development of overall objectives, strategies and long-range goals of the program / organization.
• Conduct presentations for internal management on items related to company cost estimating & pricing policies, processes, tools, compliance and industry / government activities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• On-Site Work Environment :
• This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
• on-site three or more days
• each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
• Working Conditions :
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
• Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• BS in related field plus 8 years or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Understanding of typical project requirements and processes.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Excellent communication, client facing experience and / or consultative experience working across multiple groups and boundaries.
• Solid strategic and data analytical skills, including metrics, cost estimates, profitability, and risk.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance / access.

• Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Three or more years demonstrated experience working strategic cost proposals, volume development, and management.
• Three or more years of demonstrated experience in cost estimating model development (excel-based), application, and maintenance.
• Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $113080.000 - $192280.000

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

• Manager I Pricing & Cost Estimation
• 106015BR

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Salary : $113,080 - $192,280