Principal Contract Pricing Analyst

Leslie Controls is searching for a Principal Contract Pricing Analyst to join its team with a primary focus on analyzing and determining pricing strategies for government contracts as well as developing the models and rates used to build up costs and support various customer pricing audits. This role requires a deep understanding of government regulations (i.e. FAR, DFAR, CAS, etc.), financial markets, cost accounting, and pricing methodologies. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with government pricing regulations while maximizing profitability.

Key Responsabilities

• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze performance reports, financial statements and operational metrics. Present and effectively communicate performance results to local and Group management teams to facilitate a clear understanding of key performance indicators and provide insight into cost drivers. Complete or follow up on others to complete all required financial and KPI inputs to the consolidated reporting system on a timely basis. 
• Provide analysis on financial performance by program/product line and variances for use by the Company for corporate presentations.
• Provide support to strategic quoting and pricing initiatives and projects: presentations, complex scenarios analyses, financial modeling, etc.
• Establish and maintain the costing methodology and overhead rate structure for Warren and Leslie in full compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (“CAS”). Develop and formalize the required policies and Disclosure Statement-aligned procedures that govern costing practices.
• Monitor execution across all functions to ensure operational discipline and enforce adherence to approved costing policies, proactively addressing gaps and inconsistencies. Controlling, Planning and Forecasting: Take the lead role in the preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly forecasts (Revenue, Margin, Cash Flow). 
• Financial Projects: Provide financial leadership for activities involving Sales and Operations and as directed by the Director-Finance.  Examples include pricing initiatives, EAC analysis and forecasting, product line cost details, cost saving initiatives, and activity-based costing.
• Cash Flow/AWC: Prepare periodic cash flow forecasts and reports on milestone payments and material receipts to forecast AWC and CMO.
• Initiatives: Provide financial support to drive key site improvement initiatives including, but not limited to, project accounting, pricing controls, product line reporting, pricing initiatives, margin improvement and cost reduction programs. 
• All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding and prior experience in applying accounting, finance, pricing concepts and principles in a US DoD manufacturing environment (i.e. CAS, DFARS, FAR, TINA, etc.).
• Solid financial analysis skills, including experience with cost modeling, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) and familiarity with pricing software or tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate proficiently under minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Power BI experience a plus.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are a plus.
  
  

Other

• US Citizen