Senior Pricing Analyst 5

System Studies and Simulation (S3), Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

S3, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, corporate F&A team seeks a Senior Pricing Analyst to provide independent pricing for CONUS/OCONUS during proposals, reporting to the CFO. This role emphasizes timeliness and accuracy in final price reviews before submittal of proposals.

The ideal candidate has extensive pricing experience in defense, strong FAR knowledge, and ability to support bid decisions. On-site work with no relocation benefits; $5k hire bonus.

Qualifications

• 12 years of pricing experience in defense/government contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR Parts 31 and 15.4 pricing.
• Experience with CPFF, T&M, FFP contracts.
• Ability to obtain secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops pricing volumes and builds price explanations.
• Coordinates data from program, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensures cost proposals meet FAR, policy, and law.
• Leads pricing reviews and supports bid decisions.

Skills

Pricing strategy

GSA pricing

FAR knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

S3, Inc. is a rapidly diversifying business, approaching 1000 employees, founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. S³, Inc. provides technical, programmatic, logistics, maintenance, and training services to space, missile and aviation, other Government agencies, Partner Nation militaries, and DoW requirements, at CONUS and OCONUS sites co-located with customer requirements. With a staff that is 80% veterans, the company operates under a ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System. S³’ s Agile Engineering Division (AED) supports PAE/PMO technical services for offensive and defensive fires and for PAE Aviation and PMO's. S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance. S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and augment staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!

S³ Inc. has an opening for a Senior Pricing Analyst to join our corporate F&A team at our Corporate HQ in Research Park, Huntsville, AL.

This position is not a remote or hybrid position. This position does not include a relocation benefit

There is a $5,000.00 hire-in bonus

Job Description

The Senior Pricing Analyst reports to the CFO and provides independent pricing for CONUS and OCONUS in all phases of the proposal process from proposal strategy through negotiations. The SPA performance will be measured on the timeliness and accuracy of final price review before submittal of final proposal to customer.

Duties

• Develops both sanitized and un-sanitized pricing volumes of proposals to include the required text description of the buildup of the pricing, as well as building supporting Excel Spreadsheets in the format required by the Government/Prime.
• Coordinates the accumulation of data from various program and functional areas, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Validates the accuracy of accumulated data and compliance with the cost element of the FAR and the RFP. Identifies potential financial risks associated with the pricing strategy.
• Provides expertise and contracting knowledge to the pricing of proposals.
• Ensures all cost proposals are in compliance with solicitation requirements, company policy, and applicable laws.
• Ensures all cost proposals are submitted in accordance with company policies, Government oversight organization (e.g., DCAA) policies, and the requirements of the solicitation as to make sure that the proposal will pass a government audit.
• Prepares Representations & Certifications of Offers solicitations. Supports briefings to company management in support of Bid Decisions and leads pricing reviews in all proposal color reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration and 12 years of related experience in the defense industry.
• 12 years of experience developing pricing strategy for GSA, T&M, CPFF, CPAF and FFP jobs, with a thorough knowledge of the FAR; experience with budgets and cost controls is required.
• 12 years of experience developing pricing strategies for a federal contractor responding to RFP pricing requirements.
• 12 years of experience with all of the following types of RFPs or contracts: CPFF, T&M, FPLOE, and FFP.
• Experience with budgets and cost control.
• Perform at a level of 4 out of 5 in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Prefer pricing experience with IDIQ/BPA contracts such as R53, Express, Oasis, and GSA.
• The ability to obtain a secret clearance if one is required.
• Experience coordinating proposal packages with legal, financial, and program departments
• Five (5) years of working knowledge of the FAR Parts 31 - Contract Cost Principles, and 15.4 - Contract Pricing.
• The ability to provide cost narratives in MS Word as required to clearly explain the proposed costs. IDIQ Task Order and CONUS/OCONUS pricing is preferred.
• Willingness to work hours as required by project schedules.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company: S3, Inc