Lead Pricing Analyst

Company: BAE Systems Information Technology Location: VA 20170 Job Category: Business/Strategic Management View this video View our Career Video Length: 2:39 min BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $31.4 billion in 2007. BAE Systems Information Technology is one of the largest IT providers to the U.S. Government with over 5,000 employees in 30 states. As a full-service solutions provider our programs enable the mission and span the life cycle by providing capabilities that support: Enterprise Architecture; Network Systems Management; Information Delivery; Mission Specific Applications Development; Managed IT; and Mission Critical Intelligence Analysis. Reports to BAE-IT Pricing Managers. Performs business and management tasks in the area of Pricing without significant supervision. Prepares complex pricing proposals in response to customer requests for proposals. Interfaces with technical personnel responsible for estimates. Works with Capture Manager in development of price strategy. Analyzes estimates of labor, material, equipment, and other direct costs. Actively participates on proposal teams for new business opportunities. Ensures the timely generation of pricing submissions and compliance with solicitation requirements and established review / approval process. Utilizes overall knowledge of company bid-rate structure to complete assignments within extremely tight and strict proposal schedules. Assumes responsibility for the preparation of a fully compliant and competitive cost and pricing volume, establishing and coordinating schedules, cost/price model development, and cost narrative. Possesses and applies expertise in matters of proposal preparation. Writes effective, clear, concise correspondence. Interacts effectively with internal and external clients in the best interests of the corporation. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in support of pricing matters. Elevates issues in a timely manner and coordinates resolution. Attends corporate meetings as required. Compliant with all applicable BAE processes and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Must be comfortable developing large, complex spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel. Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) from four-year college in a related field Minimum five years related experience in a government contracting environment. Expertise of principals, theories and concepts in proposal price development plus broad and thorough knowledge of related fields. Ability to apply principles of logical or mathematical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables and provide solutions to problems that are highly creative and responsive. Desired Proficient in MS Word and Excel applications. Ability to obtain security clearance a plus. People are the greatest asset in any Company ... BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture. Join us ... To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Learn about BAE Systems  |  View all BAE Systems opportunities  |