Senior pricing analyst job description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst with exceptional analytical skills to join our Pricing team. In this position, you will analyze solicitations to determine scope and requirements and prepare fully compliant responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) from Federal and Civilian U.S. Government agencies as well as Commercial and International agencies. Proposals developed fall across all contract types Fixed Price and Cost Type (FFP, FP-LOE, T&M, FP-LH, CPFF, CFAF, etc.).

As a Senior Pricing Analyst you will participate in matrixed proposal teams for new business opportunities, re-competes, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP's). The Pricing Analyst is responsible for preparing all cost/price related submission and internal review documents including pricing related briefings, cost/price models, subcontractor Request for Quotes (RFQ's) templates, and subcontractor pricing analyses. Other duties include maintaining pricing related documentation, estimating system compliance, and ad-hoc finance projects.
In this position, you will:
Develop and prepare cost/price proposals in response to RFP requirements, and compliant with all Government policies and regulations and internal documented procedures. Participate in pricing strategy development to ensure feasibility and requirements compliance. Work closely with Capture Teams, Operations, Contracts, Finance and Proposal Development to ensure the cost/price proposal is professional, accurate, competitive and profitable. Participate in the preparation of subcontractor Request for Quote (RFQ) documentation and templates. Conduct price analysis on subcontractor quotes as needed. Prepare detailed cost/price briefings to senior leadership, to include RFP pricing requirements / evaluation criteria, pricing strategies, and key financial metrics. Maintain detailed pricing documentation files to serve as reference for future inquiries or audits Support proposal negotiations, fact finding and audits as required.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience or Master's degree plus 2 years of experience in pricing Cost/Price proposals, financial analysis or equivalent experience. Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically strong Excel skills, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to communicate and interact well with all levels of the organization. Ability to work independently and effectively under time critical deadlines and stressful situations Familiarity with FAR and DFARS proposal requirements


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Experience with all Fixed Price and Cost Type contracts, including FFP, FFP, FP-LOE, T&M, FP-LH, CPFF, CFAF, and other Cost Reimbursable contract types. Advanced Excel skills and proficient in other MS Office applications. Familiarity with FAR and DFARS proposal requirements


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Senior Analyst, Merchandise Control Pricing Operations - (22006935) Description Supports the end to end price change activities including permanent pricing for company/zone/site, advertising, temporary offers, rewards, coupons, and advanced pricing promotions. Performs pricing data analysis, audits, validation, and reporting and partners cross-functionally to ensure the correct price is presented and inventory is valued properly. Identifies and resolves pricing conflicts and maintains required documentation.

1. Reviews permanent price change requests for completeness and accuracy at chain, zone and site level; evaluates price conflicts, problem solves, recommends pricing execution plan and executes approved permanent prices.

2. Reviews article ad pricing by chain, zone, and market for each ad vehicle. Analyzes and resolves pricing conflicts and systemically releases ad pricing.

3. Reviews, evaluates, and executes temporary pricing to support point of sale discounting for defined groups of product or sites. Follows the seasonal pricing schedule and works cross-functionally to ensure that pricing strategy is consistent with forecasted glide-path or exit strategies and the quarterly markdown forecast by week. Creates special pricing offers where appropriate.

4. Prepares markdown candidate recaps, ad hoc analysis, and executive summary reporting including prioritization and updated forecast calculations. Presents analysis of margin impact to mark up or markdown metrics as needed.
5. Executes and supports price testing for zone permanent pricing.
6. Evaluates pricing position for inventory accrual considerations, makes recommendations, and supports development of accrual documents.
7. Provides recommendations for advanced pricing setup and ensures requests are matched with specific offer types.
8. Collects required information and communicates pricing execution instructions and details as appropriate.
9. Maintains system article and site groups to support pricing and related analytics.
10. Ensures accuracy of system processing code per guidelines, performs daily validation audit and maintains required audit records and approval documents.
11. Supports testing of changes to Advanced Pricing and SAP.
12. Provides support for selected Merchandise Control and Planning functions and projects as needed.
Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
2. Minimum of 3 years' experience in large data analytics inclusive of retail analytics required. Prior pricing/promotions experience preferred.
3. Strong systems skills including advanced skill in Excel required; SAP and Microstrategy experience preferred.
4. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and extreme accuracy required.
5. Strong communication, presentation, critical thinking, and relationship building skills required.
6. Exhibits initiative and ability to manage multiple priorities in an environment that changes pace frequently.
7. Must handle repetitive tasks and new challenges with ease.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Primary Location: US-OH-COLUMBUSWork Locations: GO~910_BL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4900 E Dublin Granville Rd COLUMBUS 43081-7651Job: Merchandise PlanningSchedule: RegularShift: StandardJob Type: Full-time Day JobJob Posting: Jun 28, 2022, 12:26:22 PMEmployee Referral Bonus: US Dollar (USD) Refer a friend for this job Refer a friend

What's the secret to our success here at GEICO? It's actually no secret at all; we simply find and invest in good people. That's why we're looking for innovative talent to grow with us.

Our Pricing department is looking for Senior Pricing Analysts to independently lead and develop complex analyses, recommend and implement creative solutions for problems faced by the business, and help form pricing strategies. Senior Pricing Analysts will also be relied upon to continually develop data expertise, for legacy and new data sources that fuel our new products. We expect our Senior Pricing Analysts to be leaders in helping the Pricing department employ new methodologies and in the adoption of new technical tools and processes to help the department innovate with efficiency.

As a Senior Pricing Analyst, you will complete in-depth analyses to identify and quantify the impacts of the main drivers influencing our business results, including industrywide influences and those unique to our company and products. You will be expected to acquire and manipulate large datasets in order to produce meaningful conclusions that can be directly applied to our future outlook and business strategies. Specific knowledge of the insurance industry is not required, but an understanding of macroeconomic influences and the ability to identify causal relationships is necessary to be successful in this position.
Candidate qualifications:

* BA/BS required in Statistics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Economics, or related field
* 5 or more years work related experience required
* Outstanding analytical skills
* Good communication skills
* Experience using SQL, R, Shiny, Python, Power BI or other programming languages strongly preferred

Benefits:

At GEICO, we make sure you have the support and resources to leverage and develop your skills, secure your financial future, and take care of your health and well-being. GEICO continually seeks to provide a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. To help achieve this goal, we support associate-led Employee Resource Groups that foster a true sense of community. Through GEICO's competitive benefits offerings and various training and development opportunities, we have you covered with our Total Rewards Program* that includes:

* Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
* Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
* 401(k) Plan
* Tuition Assistance including Direct Billing and Reimbursement payment plan options
* Paid Training, Licensures, and Certificates
* Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

Coverage begins on date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.

GEICO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO celebrates diversity and believes it is critical to our success. As such, we are committed to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals to join our team.

GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.

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