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Parker Hannifin · 5 hours ago

Cost/Pricing Analyst Specialist (SSO Division: Irvine, CA)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $159K/yr

8+ years exp

Parker Aerospace is a leader in developing technologies for sustainable flight and innovative solutions for the aircraft lifecycle. The Cost/Pricing Analyst Specialist will apply cost accounting principles to analyze pricing data, prepare competitive bids, and represent the company in high-level contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with pricing laws and regulations.

HardwareIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies specialized knowledge of cost accounting principles to collect and analyze diverse and complex historical and estimated cost and pricing data

Prepares and analyzes production cost performance data

Utilizes diverse and complex databases, program knowledge, and historical data to prepare unique and complex bids and cost proposals that are economically feasible and competitive

Performs risk analyses and negotiates business proposals

Determines cost of new, unique, or complex products and services by collecting historic and estimated operational data required to cost information necessary for preparation and negotiation of proposals

Develops cost proposal rationale, cost breakdowns and supporting data by determining the information required by the company and the customer

Identifies factors required to provide cost and price information data

Provides analyses of cost data and makes recommendations to management regarding price

Analyzes complex cost data to determine projected profits or potential losses including risk analysis

Analyzes and presents alternative pricing scenarios with varying risk trade-offs

Represents the company in high-level contract negotiations by providing information and influencing the process in the best business interest of the company

Frequently negotiates off-site in a leadership role with limited support

Negotiates major long-term agreements with suppliers

Ensures compliance with federal, state and other related pricing laws, regulations and guidelines to minimize legal and financial exposure

Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing specialized, diverse, and complex information and trends

Guides cost analysis process by providing sophisticated, in-depth analysis of information on trends and forecasts; explaining processes and techniques; and recommending actions

Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of systems and processes within the division and/or with corporate and customer involvement

Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses

Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials

Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs

Provides management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services

Regularly informs and consults with top management regarding negotiating strategies for large or new business proposals

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies

Acts as consultant to management on major matters

May provide leadership to others in related functions or to business or ad-hoc teams

Leads pricing team in responding to government and customer audits

Actively leads and supports process improvement projects

May act as functional expert

Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects

Identifies mentoring needs

Trains and mentors less experienced employees

Shares specialized knowledge with others

Represents company on specific projects

Represents the division pricing team in interdivisional projects and analyses

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement)

Qualification

Cost Accounting PrinciplesCost Proposal DevelopmentRisk AnalysisFederal Acquisition RegulationsContinuous ImprovementAutomated Estimating SystemsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA) in Accounting, Business, or related field, which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field

Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 8+ years of related experience

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, laws, and regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, fabrication and assembly methodology and associated processes

Ability to effectively assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement in critical and/or high-impact areas

Proficient with automated estimating, pricing, and accounting systems, spreadsheet and database applications, and standard business applications software

Ability to read, analyze, organize, and interpret specialized, diverse, and complex estimates, price proposals, and financial reports

Ability to write reports and business correspondence

Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management

Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities

Benefits

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.