Job Description

What is it like working for a company where you are valued as more than just a number? Empowering. As a member of our Supply Chain team, you play a crucial role in assessing the reasonableness of supplier proposed pricing for various contracts and programs that ensure national security. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you will encounter new challenges while your career reaches new heights.

BAE Systems is seeking a Cost Analyst with exceptional analytical skills to join the Supplier Cost Analyst team. As a Supplier Cost Analyst, you will analyze supplier cost proposals and provide recommended negotiation positions to Subcontracts/Procurement. Supplier Proposal Analyses must comply with Electronic Systems estimating system policies and guidance, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)/DFARs (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations), and Truthful Cost Pricing Data (TCPD) requirements. Additionally, you will support customer requests for information and audits of proposed material.

Job functions and duties will include the following:

Decompose supplier-provided proposals and Cost or Pricing Data into constituent estimating elements for analysis and determination of price reasonableness.

Perform indirect rate analysis and direct labor cost analysis to determine the reasonableness of supplier cost burdens applied to direct elements and develop a detailed rebuttal position.

Develop walk-down positions by cost element in order to establish summary conclusions and recommendations regarding supplier pricing and provide a basis for negotiations.

Conduct market research and price analysis to confirm the commerciality of a proposed part.

Participate in Continuous Improvement projects as needed to enhance the current proposal and Cost/Price analysis process.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor s degree preferably in a business, financial, or accounting discipline and two (2) year's work or equivalent experience or a Master s degree with one (1) years experience.

Skills:

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and in-depth research skills.

• Effective communication skills, including writing reports of significant complexity and length with attention to detail, and explaining positions/issues verbally to co-workers, management, and suppliers.

• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel and suppliers.

• Utilize analytical and computer skills, and various software packages to prepare appropriate reports and documents.

• Support the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of process and system improvements within budget while adhering to strict time requirements and schedules.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in proposal preparation with a working knowledge of Project Finance, Contracts, or Subcontract Administration, and a working knowledge of Cost & Price Analysis for Department of Defense procurements.

• A working understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) with an emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliant proposals.

• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, and Accounting and Proposal preparation procedures.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cost Analyst II

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