Lead, Proposal Management (Price/Cost Analyst)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Canoga Park, CA is seeking an experienced Lead, Proposal Management (Price/Cost Analyst) to lead the analysis of complex supplier proposals and drive cost optimization. You will mentor teammates, support negotiations, and develop pricing strategies across programs.

The role reports to the Senior Manager of Price/Cost Analysis and requires strong Excel/Word skills, regulatory knowledge (FAR/DFARS/TINA), and a data-driven mindset to influence business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9+ years in Proposal/Financial Analysis or Pricing.
• Graduate degree with 7+ years in Proposal/Pricing.
• In lieu of degree, 13+ years in Proposal/Pricing/Estimating.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex high-dollar cost proposals and review cost elements.
• Conduct supplier proposal fact finding for cost data.
• Support negotiations with suppliers alongside Buyers/MPMs.
• Develop negotiation positions and pricing objectives.
• Mentor buyers in cost and price analysis.
• Prepare cost reports for management and auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Graduate Degree in related field

13 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Proposal Management (Price/Cost Analyst)

Job Code: 45446

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA (Preferred) or Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Missile Solutions is seeking multiple skilled Lead, Proposal Management's (Price/Cost Analyst) with a strong background in Supply Chain and Financial Analysis to join our team. The Lead, Proposal Management (Price/Cost Analyst) is responsible for leading the analysis of complex supplier proposals, supporting negotiations and driving business growth through data driven insights. The role involves conducting supplier fact-finding, comprehensively reviewing all (supplier proposed) cost elements, and ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, TINA and L3H procedures/command media. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, analytical, verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The role also involves mentoring others in the art of price and cost analysis and developing strategic relationships with suppliers

The role will report to the Senior Manager of Price/Cost Analysis in Canoga Park, California.

Essential Functions:

• Carries out broad and complex assignments in the analysis of complex high dollar cost proposals. This responsibility includes an in-depth review of the supplier’s supporting data for each of the cost elements that make up the subcontractors proposed price, assessing subcontractor cost or pricing data for adequacy in accordance with FAR Part 15.
• Conducts supplier/subcontractor proposal fact finding in order to gain a thorough understanding of the subcontractors’ cost proposals as well as collect and review supporting data (validation and verification of supplier proposed costs).
• Supports negotiations with suppliers, including, as necessary conducting price negotiations in coordination with Buyers/MPM’s and IST’s.
• Assists with the development of negotiation positions and pricing objectives.
• When necessary, perform rate reviews at supplier facilities, which usually require supplier’s payroll information, as well as all other financial information that is used in the development of the proposed direct and indirect rates.
• Mentors and/or assists in training buyers in subjects related to cost and price analysis.
• Prepare and present cost reports to management, contracts personnel, customers, and price auditors.
• Develop and maintain cost models and historical cost data
• Drive supplier negotiations (price, schedules, and terms & conditions).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Proposal/Financial Analysis or Pricing experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Proposal/Pricing experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Proposal/Pricing/Estimating experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 4 years of experience with Government contracts, processes, and procedures.
• Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and processes affecting procurement and contractual functions.
• Cost and price analysis techniques and government contracting.
• General accounting practices, proposal methodology and estimating techniques.
• General practices of statistics, pricing models, with reference to their application to revenue, cash flow, cost analysis, and projections.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Computer systems to prepare reports and documents with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Analytical skills and comfortable using Microsoft Excel for developing analysis tools, tabulating and charting data with complex data sets.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of California is $105,500.00 - $196,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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