Sr Estimating and Pricing Manager

About the role

Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. As Sr. Estimating and Pricing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and leading the Estimating and Pricing function within the Continental Electronics Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining company policies and procedures related to the cost estimating system, proposal creation, reviews, and audits
• Supporting the design and maintenance of cost estimating and pricing models and tools, including software applications
• Developing and conducting training on cost estimating and pricing tools, processes, methodologies, and Government compliance
• Reviewing and interpreting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and establishing pricing strategies aligned with capture plans and customer requirements
• Managing Estimating and Pricing staff, including personal development, performance reviews, training, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables, and establishing department goals
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating and pricing processes and tools
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop accurate basis of estimates, work breakdown structures (WBS) that support program execution and customer requirements, should-cost and price-to-win analysis, and strategy to support company financial goals
• Utilizing cost estimating and pricing models and tools to generate cost estimates, pricing data, and applicable reports
• Overseeing the creation of cost/price volumes and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for complex defense proposals
• Preparing financial data and presentations to support leadership review and approval of proposed cost and pricing proposals
• Creating required proposal documents that are compliant with both customer requirements and Government regulations
• Actively participating in proposal audits and negotiations with DCAA, DCMA, and customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in government contracting estimating and pricing, including leadership of complex proposals
• Advanced expertise with specialized pricing software, such as ProPricer, for various proposal and contract types, multiple CLINs and Options
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) with demonstrated ability to ensure compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage the proposal process, including estimating and pricing tasks, proposal creation, and developing tasks and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of compliant proposals
• Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and understand complex technical and program interdependencies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to draft high-quality correspondence and business communications
• Ability to interpret complex proposal documents and create compliant proposal deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Possess a strategic mindset and view scenarios with a long-term, big picture perspective
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Pay

The pay range for this position is $166,000 to $185,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Benefits

OSI offers comprehensive benefits, including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs, and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.