Sr Manager Cost and Pricing

Job Title: Sr Manager Cost and Pricing

Job Family: Finance

Company: REPKON USA

Location: Tampa, FL (on – site)

Overview/Job Summary:

The Cost and Pricing leader will oversee the development of cost estimates and pricing strategy models in support of proposals and contract pricing activity. The position requires a strong background in working with government (DCAA and DCMA), subcontractors, and Program Management on defense programs. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), along with experience with PCARs, the ability to develop cost and pricing models, to work collaboratively across functional areas, and supporting and developing a high-performance team are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the development of cost estimates and models to support completing Price/Cost Analysis Reports.
• Perform analysis of subcontracts and pricing strategy models in support of Price/Cost Analysis Reports.
• Coordinates with contributors from cross-functional organizations to ensure quality proposals are submitted within customer deadlines.
• Coordinates with Leadership or other functional support to enable the completion and integration of technical evaluations into the cost analysis when appropriate.
• Reviews Price/Cost Analysis Reports (PCAR) and management presentations illustrating summary review of the evaluations.
• Evaluate Supplier proposals for compliance to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 Table 15-2 requirements.
• Review proposal volumes prior to Customer submittal to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure final proposal products meet the quality expectations of the Company leadership.
• Perform analysis and summarizes evaluation findings; make recommendations to Leadership.
• Stays current on regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, etc.), price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Participates in fact-finding sessions via telecom or at supplier’s site.
• Requests and obtains DCAA Assist Audits where applicable.
• Supports Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Proposal and Estimating System Audits and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Purchasing System Audits as required.
• Supervise, train, mentor and coach cost and pricing analysts. Motivate and lead team to support mission, act with integrity, work collaboratively, meet commitments, and achieve objectives.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 6 years of experience in any of the following: Business Management, Pricing & Estimating, Cost Estimating.
• 3 years working with government (DCAA/DCMA), subcontractor and Program Management on defense programs.
• 3 years People Management experience and ability to build and develop a high-performance team who acts with integrity, works collaboratively, and meets commitments.
• 3 years Project Management experience with ability to collaborate, influence and guide.
• Expert level working experience with Microsoft Office (Specifically Excel and Word); including advanced experience with creating models and applying formulas in Excel.
• Ability to understand, perform and apply appropriate cost accounting, pricing, and estimating methods, concepts, and principles.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ProPricer software
• Experience building, reviewing and submitting Pricing/Cost volumes
• Experience with rate buildup and application techniques
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Travel: ~10%, possibly infrequent international travel.
• Work Environment: Office work environment, with occasional visits to manufacturing sites or supplier sites.