Date Posted:2024-07-16Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:HybridCollins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity to join the Mission Systems Pricing and Cost Estimating organization as a Manger of Pricing & Estimating. This position is an internal/external customer facing position supporting multiple portfolios. This is a hybrid role where the selected analyst will be responsible for estimating repair material/labor as well as pricing Service proposals and maintaining the services catalog. This position works closely with our leadership team and various functional teams such as engineering, contracts, and program management. It requires the ability to review the Request for Proposal (RFP), analyze labor & material repair history, review bills of material, identify risks and/or opportunities, and to work under pressure effectively while completing assignments on time. If you are ready to join a dynamic team of pricing and estimating analysts and bring a fresh set of eyes to this critical role, this is your opportunity. The ideal candidate will be able to construct very complex proposals, perform a detailed analysis, clearly articulate financial information, and possesses knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting Regulations. This role will be Hybrid with the expectations to work in the office 3-4 days a week as business needs dictate. Position can be based out of one from the following Collins Aerospace locations:
Cedar Rapids IA
Richardson TX
Sterling VA
What You Will Do:
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of very complex proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for submission in response to request for proposal / quote (RFP / RFQ)
Analyze prior repair history to accurately estimate future repair costs
Possess a thorough understanding of rate structures, cost burdening, and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost and price
Prepare complex financial summaries and breaks down information into key takeaways allowing Senior Management to make informed business decisions
Primary point of contact for the Services catalog additions and updates
Partner with contracts to support the services catalog audit every two years
Capable of leading customer fact-finding, negotiations, and DCAA/DCMA audits
Collaborate with leadership and various functional teams to gather information, share insights, facilitate informed decision-making
Assess the financial implications of pricing strategies and ensure accuracy and integrity of current cost and pricing data
Lead the proposal team in identifying, assessing, and quantifying proposal risks and/or opportunities
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements
Apply CORE principles to drive efficiencies and process improvements
Ability to travel domestic less than 10%
Expectations of the Role:
Ability to construct very complex proposals and financial summaries
Can perform detailed analysis with the ability to breakdown complex information
Clearly articulate risks and opportunities
Ability to lead and collaborate with confidence
Possessed knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting Regulations
What YOU Will Learn:
How Service and Repair proposals differ from other types of proposals and identify areas to increase consistency and reduce variation
Gain an understanding of catalog pricing and usage
Best practices for customer fact find inquiries and audit support
How to use SAP, BW, CEP, and ProPricer to construct a compliant response to the customer RFP / RFQ
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Qualifications We Prefer:
Demonstrated ability to think analytically, solve complex problems and convert complex data to actionable information.
Effectively communicate with all levels of management
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Detail-oriented mindset to ensure accurate financial calculations and analysis
Willingness to make timely decisions and accurate judgements
Ability to assess, prioritize and handle multiple proposals at the same time
Experience with BW, SAP, BMW, PARS, ProPricer and MS Excel
Functional knowledge of FAR, DFARs and General Accepted Accounting Principles
What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. #reempowerprogram This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. Minimum Program Qualifications:
Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
Have prior experience in functional area of interest
Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe. As a United Technologies Corp. subsidiary, we operate with our own business reporting structure, financial dashboards and earnings metrics. This reporting relationship allows finance team members to implement innovative tools for the aerospace market in a stand-alone business environment. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll be not only be advancing your career, you’ll be leaving your mark on the future of advanced technologies.Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role:Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
