Competitive Pricing Analyst jobs in Arlington, TX

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on Twitter.

Job Description

The Pricing Analyst II prepares proposals in support of EFW’s business development and existing sole source production objectives as well as providing support for customer required fact-finding and negotiation activities with little oversight.  The Pricing Analyst II will play a larger role in development of cost volumes for competitive proposal efforts when compared with the Pricing Analyst.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Follow existing estimating and pricing policies and standard operating procedures.
• Price all proposals in accordance with US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFAR).
• Prepare proposals in accordance with customer RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements.
• Prepare proposals in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and company disclosure statement.
• Work to ensure that proposals are submitted in line with RFP due dates.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and the Program Office to ensure that all costs are adequately covered in cost estimates.
• Prepare support packages including all relevant cost and pricing data for efforts exceeding the Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA) threshold.
• Support customer fact-finding and negotiation activities in a lead capacity.
• Support DCAA audits of proposals submitted for US Government efforts.
• Work with the Program Office, Engineering, Operations, Support Services & Solutions (SS&S), and major subcontractors/suppliers in development of comprehensive cost estimates used in competitive proposal efforts.
• Serve as the Cost Volume lead for competitive proposal efforts to make sure that all requirements of the RFP are met.
• Brief senior management on cost estimates for competitive proposal efforts.
• Research historical actuals to be utilized in proposal preparation.
• Identify areas for improvement for the pricing function and develop plans to remedy shortcomings.
• The Sr Pricing analyst is expected to complete all tasks with little oversight from management.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Authorities:

• Establish contract values
• Interface with customers
• Other delegated duties as assigned by supervisor.

Business Relationships:

• Contracts
• Program
• Finance
• Engineering
• Customers

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required (Unique and Measurable):

• FAR/DFAR – strong working knowledge.
• TINA – strong working knowledge.
• CAS – strong working knowledge
• Microsoft Office – strong working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
• Bachelor's degree required. (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)

Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):

      X ESD

      X Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

      X Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

      X Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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