Lead Pricing Professional

Honeywell

About The Position

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

experience in government contracting
expertise in FAR, DFARS, and other government regulations

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).