With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations to support negotiations with customers and suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases, tables, and indexes to establish price and cost positions;

· Interface with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors/suppliers to gather information;

· Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and supporting documentation to validate labor, material, and other cost elements for supplier products, and/or services;

· Perform fact finding at supplier locations as needed to review basis of estimates and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates;

· Determine reasonableness of proposed cost and pricing;

· Establish recommended price positions to support negotiations with customers and suppliers;

· Interpret relevant government regulation(s) (i.e. FAR, DFARS, DEAR) relating to cost or pricing;

· Develop and maintain spreadsheet and/or cost models to support price/cost analysis, and prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings;

· May participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customer, and or supplier representatives;

· May participate in the development and training of professional staff;

· Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information; and

· Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company and expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

· Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

· Typically requires a bachelor's degree and fifteen or more years of experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

· Must demonstrate:

o a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and standard practices of costing and pricing projects;

o in depth experience working in a government contracting environment including interfacing with audit agencies such as the DCMA or the DCAA;

o a detailed knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and/or CAS regulations;

o the ability to understand new concepts, techniques, and standards quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment to assist in developing new/advanced applications and processes.

· Must be customer focused and possess:

o the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems;

o good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings;

o strong interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals;

o good computer skills with knowledge of software applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet developments;

o the ability to on a work self-initiated basis and lead in a team environment; and the flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.