Proposal Pricing Analyst

Title: Proposal Pricing Analyst

Segment:   Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems)

Location:  Folsom, CA

Job Type: Full Time  - Hybrid

Company Description: Voyager Space is dedicated to building a better future for humanity in space and on Earth. With over 35 years of spaceflight heritage and over 2,000 successful missions, Voyager is powering the commercial space revolution. Voyager delivers exploration, technology, and defense solutions to a global customer base that includes civil and national security agencies, commercial companies, academic and research institutions, and more.

Position Description:

VTS is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Proposal Pricing Analyst with FAR, DFARS, and government contracting experience to join our team. As a Proposal Pricing Analyst, you will play an integral role in leading activities associated with strategic and competitive pricing and development of cost/price proposals for both our divisions.  

The Proposal Pricing Analyst will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with regulatory requirements. They will coordinate with functional departments (Contracts, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management) to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts. They will be responsible for preparing and submitting top-quality, compliant, and on-time proposals to support the customer commitments as well as VTS’ business goals. Proposal pricing activities include analyzing program requirements, supporting internal proposal reviews, supporting customer audit/fact findings, and providing negotiation support.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals to Government and Prime customers.
• Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to VTS policies.
• Thoroughly understand cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price.
• Build/set-up custom Excel-based pricing models based on individual RFP requirements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external clients and colleagues.
• Provides reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in DoD procurement and contracting regulations.
• Independently plans and prepares large-scale budgets and business proposals.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), project terms and conditions, solicitation, or change order requirements.
• Prepares and presents cost estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies.
• Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and VTS’ policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
• Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the enterprise.
• Performs financial modeling & analyses related to major proposals, including rate studies & analysis, business case development, cash flow analysis, NPV, IRR, and presents analyses and recommendations to leadership.
• Research & analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts & determination of accuracy of functional estimates.
• Supports the front-end business acquisition process by developing white papers, ROMs, and proposals.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, achieve program goals, and meet team deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for problem solving and solution implementation.
• Supports various departmental business management & operations functions.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Working experience with FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA, and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals, including a comprehensive knowledge of FAR Part 15 and 31.
• Experience working with Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and analyzing BOE quality.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functionality to include building and maintaining complex cost models.
• Related DoD and/or aerospace industry experience
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team environment.
• General knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles and standard practices in costing and pricing.

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint and Pricing applications
• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
• Accounting experience

Salary Range: $82,884 - $160,846/year

Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

  Voyager Space - Defense (Valley Tech Systems) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.