Pricing Analyst

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

13h

About The Position

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

The Viasat Finance Team is growing and this is an opportunity for you to step in and bring your "A" game to this new position and make it your own! We are looking for dedicated individuals to apply their breadth of skills and knowledge by working proposal activities involving multiple end customers in both commercial and government environments as well as domestic and international arenas.

The Pricing Analyst will work in the proposal team in preparation of compliant, accurate, and competitive cost proposals for both federal government and commercial contracts. You will support and develop key proposal pricing and estimating activities for products, service, systems and solutions applying a variety of cost and pricing techniques.
Other responsibilities include:
Business case development and Return on Investment analysis of new business opportunities
Development of cost estimates and supporting rationale, and the preparation of proposals for major collection (competitive) proposals, change proposals, follow-on production proposals, and other development activities
You will direct proposal cost volumes with supporting documentation in compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and ViaSat’s internal estimating policies and procedures
Support management reviews, customer audits and proposal negotiations, plus prepare explanations of cost estimates for presentation
Participate in crafting pricing strategy by working closely with both technical and administrative staff
You’ll be working in a quick paced, dynamic environment so put on your running shoes and be ready to go

Requirements

• 7+ years "hands-on" accounting and finance experience preferably in a “defense” contractor environment
• Prior government and commercial proposal/contracting experience
• Must have familiarity with project and proposal management, as well as cost estimating principles and system compliance
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of cost estimating concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices
• Ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope
• Proven understanding of Corporate Finance
• Ability to perform complex case analysis
• Experience modeling innovative pricing strategies
• Ability to develop and support Estimating Relationship
• Provide pricing leadership during fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award
• Analyze historical cost data and trends to enhance cost estimating accuracy and efficiency
• Experience with ProPricer
• Excellent system skills and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to create complex financial models in response to RFP Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience, in Finance, Accounting or related area
• US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• MBA in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Talent for negotiating

Responsibilities

• Business case development and Return on Investment analysis of new business opportunities
• Development of cost estimates and supporting rationale, and the preparation of proposals for major collection (competitive) proposals, change proposals, follow-on production proposals, and other development activities
• You will direct proposal cost volumes with supporting documentation in compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and ViaSat’s internal estimating policies and procedures
• Support management reviews, customer audits and proposal negotiations, plus prepare explanations of cost estimates for presentation
• Participate in crafting pricing strategy by working closely with both technical and administrative staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level