Pricing Analyst 4

Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always doing the right thing. Kratos has an new opening for a Pricing Analyst 4 Postion in our Colorado Springs office!

• Works closely with Proposal Manager(s) & Program Manager(s) to review RFP, establish scope and identify internal team members.
• Participates in proposal kick-off meeting and identifies cost volume activities with related internal team assignments.
• Works closely with the Proposal and Program Managers to understand and clarify internal Statements of Work and develops WBS and work packages for Basis of Estimates (BOE’s) development by functional departments.
• Prepares Proposal Compliance Checklist associated with cost volume and partners with Contracts Administrator and Proposal Manager / Program Manager to ensure compliance throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Working with the Proposal/Program Manager, develops proposal schedule for the proposal effort and is responsible for ensuring that all deadlines associated with costing and/or the development of cost proposal deliverables are met.
• Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost elements from functional departments. Organizes and facilitates the work of individuals and/or project teams supporting these efforts.
• Coordinates and conducts cost volume team meetings as needed and maintains Action Item list.
• Coordinates cost volume preparation activities among functional departments and participates in fact-finding meetings with customer and/or DCAA.
• Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management.
• As requested by the Proposal/Program Manager or Capture Manager, this individual will support the information presented in the cost proposal and cost related data supplied as part of proposal submittals.
• Ensures that proposals are priced and accomplished in accordance with KUAS policies, strategies, and sound business practices and are in compliance with FAR and DoD regulations.
• Develops/prepares complete and accurate proposal package, including explanatory notes, ground rules and assumptions, and exceptions to customer RFP/RFQ guidelines. Integrates reports, BOEs, and supporting schedules into Cost Volume.
• Ensures FAR compliance especially FAR 15.408 Table 15-2.
• Acts as primary interface with DCAA and other government agencies regarding proposal audits/reviews.
• May prepare labor and material costs based on historical data.
• Loads all base cost data into ProPricer.
• Develops and prepares reports as needed.
• Fosters ethical conduct, practices, and personal integrity throughout KUAS to ensure KUAS’s ability to attract and retain customers in a highly competitive environment.
• Other duties and assignments as required.

• minimum 4- 10 years job related experience
• minimun education Bachelors degree
• Working knowledge of COBRA EVMS tool required
• Working knowledge of Pro-Price Pricing tool required
• Cost Volume Experience preferred

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Hourly rate of pay $112,000 - $126,000

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