Lead Pricing Professional

Honeywell•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer. At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a role that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell. The most important thing we build is TRUST CAES by Honeywell in San Jose, CA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost/Pricing Analyst to join our team. The individual in this role will be responsible for leading pricing and cost activities for government bids and proposals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in government contracting, including expertise in FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations. The lead pricing analyst will play a critical role in developing competitive, compliant, and strategic pricing proposals while working closely cross-functional teams to ensure the successful submission of proposals that meet customer needs and business goals.

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience in proposal pricing and cost estimating within a government contracting environment.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant government regulations and compliance requirements.
Minimum of 8 years of experience with cost/price proposal development, including the preparation of cost estimates, pricing models and analyses.
Advanced Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel, and other financial modeling softwares (financial modeling, etc.)
Experienced with project management and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (SAP preferred).
Extended knowledge of pricing tools (such as ProPricer or similar tool).
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

Nice To Haves

Independent self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA).
Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems.
Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.
Ability to interact with government customers, auditors, and internal teams to provide clarification and support during proposal development and negotiations.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in pricing calculations, cost model development, and proposal documentation.
Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to present pricing data and complex concepts clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and finalize cost estimates and pricing models for government proposals in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other applicable regulations.
Lead the development of comprehensive cost/price proposals, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, customer specifications, and company business objectives.
Collaborate with internal teams to gather, analyze, and integrate cost, performance, and scheduling data for proposal preparation.
Develop pricing strategies ensuring competitiveness, and maintaining profitability.
Ensure all proposals are compliant with government regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and any other relevant policies or guidelines.
Identify, assess, and mitigate pricing and cost-related risks throughout the proposal process, advising leadership on potential risks and uncertainties.
Analyze past contract performance, historical data, and market trends to develop accurate and realistic cost models for proposals.
Lead internal reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with corporate and customer requirements.
Develop, analyze, and maintain Forward Pricing Rates (FPRs) to ensure compliance with government regulations, and industry standards.
Engage with customers during the proposal process, providing pricing clarifications, responding to queries, and supporting any customer audit or fact-finding sessions.
Ensure all proposals are submitted on time and in accordance with customer requirements, maintaining high standards and accuracy.
Support management and the contracts team in pricing negotiations with customers, including preparing cost breakdowns and responding to customer's requests for adjustments.
Support the contract closeout process, ensuring final pricing and cost adjustments align with the original proposal and contractual agreements.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to junior analysts and peers, fostering their professional development and ensuring adherence to pricing standards.
Review all elements of cost including direct labor, material, ODC, and indirect costs in ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAES procedures.
Coordinate and support pricing audits for pricing activities with our customers and government agencies (DCMA, DCAA).