Pricing Analyst II

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst supports a diverse and cross-functional team in the development of compliant, responsive, and competitive proposals. This role involves coordinating proposal pricing activities, assessing risks associated with contract terms, and analyzing pricing scenarios to mitigate potential losses. The analyst will price planning and contract proposals using current forward pricing rates, research vendors, and maintain auditable files for proposals, cooperating with government audits and requests. Ensuring disclosure of cost and pricing data in compliance with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) is crucial. The position also provides fact-finding and negotiation support to the Director of Finance and requires maintaining current knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and customer requirements. Preparation of reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing specialized and complex information and trends is also a key responsibility. The Pricing Analyst must ensure compliance with federal, state, and other related pricing laws, regulations, and guidelines to minimize legal and financial exposure. The role may involve other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This includes evaluating Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or Requests for Quotes (RFQ), determining functional inputs required for successful proposal submittal, and communicating these requirements to the team. The analyst will provide counsel and advice to proposal bid teams on pricing strategy and other financial issues. Generating and presenting pricing packages for internal and external management reviews and customer submissions, as well as researching cost elements to assist Subject Matter Experts (SME) with proposal efforts, are also part of the role. Maintaining Pricing Files, documenting proposal assumptions, and sources of data used as a basis of estimates are essential. Interaction with corporate support offices regarding pricing issues like insurance and taxes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, DFAR, SBA, DOL, and other government regulations, are also required. The role may assist the Cost Volume lead in the timely development of compliant Cost Volumes. Evaluation of Functional Inputs and assuring all requirements are proposed appropriately and are compliant with the RFP is critical. Providing financial business case and risk assessment data to executive management is also a responsibility. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree or commensurate experience
3+ years of task related experience
Advanced computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs
Ability to enter data accurately into databases
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Interpersonal skills are necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff
Will also routinely interact with external contacts such as customers, vendors, suppliers, shipping companies, etc.
Must represent the company in a professional manner at all times
Must be trustworthy – will handle confidential information routinely
Must possess effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate information to others
Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, scanner, printers, etc.
Ability to follow a process
Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up
Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas
Strong decision analysis and problem solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions
Must be able to communicate issues to management
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to the company’s goals
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of advanced software applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate proposal pricing activities among various departments including Program Management, Contracts, Business Development and Purchasing.
Provide risk assessment of terms and conditions of potential contract award to ensure compatibility.
Analyze risk assessment and present alternative pricing scenarios to mitigate potential loss / risks.
Price planning and contract proposals with current forward pricing rates.
Research various vendors / suppliers for products, materials, tools and equipment.
Maintain auditable files for proposals and cooperate with government audits and requests.
Ensure disclosure of cost and pricing data and with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
Provide fact-finding and negotiations support to the Director of Finance.
Maintain current knowledge base of federal acquisition regulations and customer requirements.
Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing specialize and complex information and trends.
Ensure compliance with federal, state and other related pricing laws, regulations and guidelines to minimize legal and financial exposure.
Evaluate Request for Proposals (RFP) and/or Requests for Quotes (RFQ); determine functional inputs that will be required for successful proposal submittal and communicate those requirements to the team in a timely and effective manner.
Provide counsel and advice to proposal bid teams related to pricing strategy and other financial issues related to possible execution.
Generate and present pricing packages for internal and external management reviews and submissions to customers.
Research cost elements in order to assist Subject Matter Experts (SME) with proposal efforts.
Maintain Pricing Files including documenting proposal assumptions and sources of data used as basis of estimates.
Interact with corporate support offices related to various pricing issues such as insurance and taxes impacts.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, DFAR, SBA, DOL, and other government regulations.
Assist Cost Volume lead in the timely development of compliant Cost Volumes.
Evaluate Functional Inputs and assuring all requirements are proposed appropriately and are compliant with the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Provide counsel and advice to proposal bid teams related to pricing strategy and other financial issues related to possible execution.
Generate and present pricing packages for internal and external management reviews and submissions to customers.
Provide financial business case and risk assessment data to executive management.
Maintain Pricing Files including documenting proposal assumptions and sources of data used as basis of estimates.
Other duties as assigned.