Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2\3
Participates in the evaluation and development of business cases for technical solutions, manufacturing approach, capital investment decisions and schedule alternatives affecting future cash flow, earnings, market share and competitiveness. Develops less complex estimates from technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program. Participates in the statistical analyses to identify opportunities, risk and mitigation plans. Participates in the evaluation of requests for proposal.
Evaluates and develops business cases for technical solutions, manufacturing approaches, capital investment decisions and schedule alternatives affecting future cash flow, earnings, market share and competitiveness. Develops estimates from technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program. Performs statistical analyses to identify opportunities and risk and mitigation plans. Evaluates pricing instructions, special clauses, evaluation criteria, contract terms and conditions and work breakdown structure, included in a Request for Proposal.
Competencies
General• Business (Financial) Acumen
General knowledge of financial concepts, such as, time value of money, present value, future value, internal rate of return, annuity and amortization table development.
• Communication
Generally clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Usually keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Generally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Technical• Estimating Methods
Basic - General knowledge of key estimating techniques and relationships used in practical application (e.g. detail task build up, models, improvement curve theory).
Preferred - Complete knowledge of estimating techniques and relationships used in practical application (e.g., cost models, cost estimating relationships).
• Pricing Methods Ability
Basic - General knowledge of pricing methods (e.g., cost based, fee based, value based, comparative based, market based pricing) to assigned task.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of pricing methods (e.g., cost based, fee based, value based, comparative based, market based pricing) in order to recommend the appropriate approach.
• Proposal Processes
Basic - General knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. General knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). General knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of government, company, and local policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., Estimating system manual, FAR, DFAR, TINA, ITAR, Procurement integrity, Export Compliance) relating to the development of cost proposals. Complete knowledge of proposal, accounting, and rate development (common systems). Complete knowledge of audit, fact-finding, and negotiation processes (e.g., self audit, internal audit, government audit, effective negotiation) and how they affect the proposal process.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have Estimating or Pricing experience?
Do you meet the criteria described in the ' Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Bachelor's degree and typically 3 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 1 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level 3 - Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years' related work experience, a Master's degree and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Job related information
Duties and responsibilities include developing a variety of complex estimates (labor and material), referring to established precedents and policies in support of proposals and various business decisions for Advanced Systems. Estimates will be developed in support of requests for estimates for new business contracts, contract changes, program changes, trade studies, special projects, etc., as well as supporting fact-finding and negotiations. Performance of this job requires a complete understanding and application of principles, understanding and application of common toolset concepts and standards, and a full knowledge of industry practices. This job requires the ability to apply FAR (Federal Acquisition Requisitions), TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act) and/or compliance and estimating system requirements knowledge on a daily basis and participate in process improvement initiatives. This Position is in support of the F-22 Sustainment Program.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Global Services & Support
- Program Integrated Logistics
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 02/07/2012
