Independent Cost Evaluator - Finance

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an Independent Cost Evaluator (ICE), a specialty within Finance that works closely with Program Management and Program Finance to analyze data for programs and communicates the findings to senior leadership.

You are responsible for providing independent cost evaluation support (ICD) in support of multiple business areas with the P&S Sector.
You will work closely with proposal and program teams throughout the sector.
You will look at the big picture and come up with financial estimates that will capture program risks.

Responsibilities:

• Create and communicate cost-based risk evaluations related to schedule, technical, contractual, finance positions.
• Work with bid capture leads and senior management to ensure these factors are understood and considered in pricing and execution strategies.
• Perform independent cost evaluation of bids / new business ventures and contracts using Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Provide findings to program team, reconcile and present to management for their assessment of potential booking risks and opportunities.
• Maintain and calibrate to historical ICE track record.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 6 years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong analytical skills in understanding technical, cost and schedule requirements on proposals and programs.
• Experience working on government contracts and proposals required, including knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisitions Regulations) and DFAR (Defense FAR).
• Ability to exercise discretion and with strong independent judgement.
• Ability to communicate positions effectively both orally and in writing with proposal teams and management.
• Good planning, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment with minimal oversight.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal customers.
• Sound interpersonal skills when interfacing and coordinating with company personnel and management.
• Strong IT skills necessary, using Microsoft products, and data gathering and analysis products.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience performing data and information analysis, research, and complex problem solving

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85200 - $144800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.