Senior Pricing Analyst

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. 

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The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.  

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. 

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. 

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Position Description:

Voyager is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Sr-level Proposal Pricing Analyst with FAR, DFARS, and government contracting experience to join our team. As a Sr-level Proposal Pricing Analyst, you will play an integral role in leading activities associated with strategic and competitive pricing and development of cost/price proposals for all lines of business.  

 The Sr-level Proposal Pricing Analyst will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and analyzing functional estimates & pricing including labor, subcontracts, ODC and material for Voyager proposals. They will perform cost estimating/pricing related duties and analysis in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications and in compliance with Voyager policies and regulatory requirements. They will coordinate with functional departments (Contracts, Engineering, Operations, and Line of Business Program Management) to facilitate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements and research and analyze historical data, develop cost models to support proposal efforts, support internal proposal reviews and support customer audit/fact findings. They will be responsible for preparing and submitting top-quality, compliant, and on-time proposals to support the customer commitments as well as Voyager business goals.

The selected candidate will work closely with departmental functional personnel in their development of basis of estimates that meet established proposal quality standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead pricing efforts for RFPs, RFQs, white papers, ROMs ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS if in a government/defense setting.
• Thoroughly understand cost burdening to accurately build up proposal costs
• Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to Voyager policies.
• Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals to Government and Prime customers.
• Provides regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies.
• Identifies cost and price risks and applies to estimates where applicable.
• Prepares and validates cost estimates for sustainment, engineering and manufacturing labor, materials, subcontracts and vendor data, parts & equipment.
• Thoroughly understand cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price.
• Build/set-up custom Excel-based pricing models based on individual RFP requirements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key internal and external clients and colleagues.
• Provides reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in DoD procurement and contracting regulations.
• Independently plans and prepares large-scale budgets and business proposals.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), project terms and conditions, solicitation, or change order requirements.
• Prepares and presents cost estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies.
• Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Voyager’ policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
• Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
• Creates/administers pricing databases and coordinates implementation of pricing proposals across the enterprise.
• Performs financial modeling & analyses related to major proposals, including rate studies & analysis, business case development, cash flow analysis, NPV, IRR, and presents analyses and recommendations to leadership.
• Research & analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts & determination of accuracy of functional estimates.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, achieve program goals, and meet team deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Aptitude for problem solving and solution implementation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 8 – 12 years of related experience in Estimating and/or Finance
• Experienced in and knowledge of MS Office Suite (intermediate Excel skills required) and ProPricer.
• Working experience with FAR, DFAR, CAS, TINA, and other Government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/costing proposals, including a comprehensive knowledge of FAR Part 15 and 31.
• Experience working with Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and analyzing BOE quality.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel functionality to include building and maintaining complex cost models.
• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic team environment.
• General knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles and standard practices in costing and pricing.

 Preferences:

• Master’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or other related discipline from an accredited college/university
• Requires strong project management skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet proposal milestones
• Related DoD and/or aerospace industry experience
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Is working-group oriented and possesses the following: (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret complex data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems; (2) analytical, verbal and written communication skills; (3) strong computer skills

Please click “Apply” to submit your application. 

The salary range represents the base salary range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors. Those include but are not limited to location, experience, and performance.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence. 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.