Job Details

The Pricing Analyst will partner with the Bid and Proposal team providing finance input to new business proposals and leading an improvement in the effectiveness of key processes to drive new business opportunities. Own CAPA package development, ensuring compliance with Government accounting standards and managing relationship with Government auditors. Provide analysis to support and monitor pricing targets.

• Provide commercial and financial input into RFQs covering bid details, costing & contract terms
• Assist proposal team in development of win strategy, value propositions, price to win and risk/opportunity assessment
• Identify & drive improvements in the proposal model and proposal processes
• Apply business acumen to help find creative winning solutions while protecting bottom line
• Examine and interrogate bid from a cross functional prospective, working closely with team to ensure alignment in the proposal package
• Provide review & challenge to all aspects of bid – responsible for finance functional approval on all bids
• Develop and maintain accurate business case and proposal cost models
• Manage the CAPA package development & provide support for negotiations – provide approval for CAPA/TINA requirements
• Work with Government auditors (DCAA & DCMA) to support audit reviews and establish forward pricing rate agreements where relevant
• Support the execution of the pricing strategy, with analysis to evaluate pricing opportunities to drive opportunities to further enhance our pricing benefit and providing effective review to set & report against targets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in and responsibility for framing issues, devising appropriate analysis, and developing recommendations and plans
• Superior analytical, interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Strong financial/accounting skills
• Experience in developing Business Systems to support reporting & analysis
• Ability to interact with engineering, operations and executive level management.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and organize workload efficiently.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense industry, preferred)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent required

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a security clearance.

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.