Senior Cost Analyst

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CAES in San Jose, CA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cost/Pricing Analyst to join our team. The individual in this role will be responsible for leading the 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.

• 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).

Minimum:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience in proposal pricing and cost estimating within a government contracting environment.
• 8+ years of experience with FAR, DFARS, and other relevant government regulations and compliance requirements.
• 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).

Preferred:

• 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.

Salary Range: $125,000- $155,000 Annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.