Pricing Analyst I

Role and Responsibilities

Summary

This position supports the Proposal Development Group. This is an entry-level position and entails assignments of low to medium scope and complexity. Uses a variety of standard methods and techniques in solving problems. Assists senior analysts when necessary. Will be responsible for preparing cost and price estimates on proposals for training products and services in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Effort includes developing basis of estimates and what-if analyses. Supports management reviews and participates in process improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for supporting the preparation of estimates on proposals of low-to-medium complexity
• Supports the Capture/Program Manager in defining customer requirements and developing a solution which meets the execution strategy, schedule, and price
• Assist Senior Pricing Analysts on large/complex proposals
• Interface with Marketing, Capture, Engineering, Program Management, Contracts, Supply Chain, Human Resources and other stakeholders for functional estimation activities
• Review and interpret the Request For Proposal (RFP) to determine customer requirements in order to develop a compliant response
• Prepare and validate cost estimates for engineering and manufacturing labor, materials, subcontracts and vendor data, parts & equipment
• Identify cost and price risks and apply to estimates where applicable
• Participate in proposal meetings related to cost and price estimation and answer internal customer questions
• Generate substantiated basis of estimates (BOEs)
• Develop engineering parts lists and bill of materials from engineering system drawings
• Participate in Process improvement projects for final approval by management
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible and comfortable working in a fast-pasted environment, supporting proposal deadlines
• Generate cost related questions to the RFP and review responses from customers to assess the impact
• Ensure commonality, consistency and reuse across proposals

Q ualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Business, or other related field
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to inquiries and issues
• Ability to generate effective oral and written presentations on complex subjects
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret complex customer requirements from verbal and written communication
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract ideas

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Two years of cost/price estimating experience in a technical environment preferred
• Experience in a U.S. DoD environment

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to work overtime and on off-shifts as required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.