Job Description
Job Title: Senior Pricing Manager
Location: San Leandro, CA OR Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)
Business Unit: ATI, Datron, Randtron and Space Vector
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.
About Fisica Inc.
Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.
At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.
Position Summary:
Lead Fisica’s Pricing team responsible in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) for specific cost requirements. Assist in developing proposal pricing structure and identify any cost and pricing concerns arising from the RFP and/or SOW
Assist the proposal team with creation of WBS structure that supports RFP and internal costing requirements
Ensure team is being led on the development of cost estimates and associated basis of those estimates. Will review such cost estimates and basis of estimates (BOEs) to ensure accuracy and adequacy of the estimate and BOEs
Develop cost/price volume in compliance with the RFP, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR/DFARs), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Business Development, Contracts, and Engineering, to ensure that pricing strategies are aligned with customer requirements and company goals.
Prepare financial portion of management review materials and review cost/price packages with senior leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to the negotiating team from fact finding activities through to final contract acceptance. These activities may include such things as preparing and providing responses to fact find or audit questions, assessing cost and pricing impacts of changes (e.g., scope, rates, estimates), updating proposals for changes, etc.
Drive process improvement initiatives and integration activities as necessary with focus on ensuring compliance to business systems requirements
Support all internal and external audits
Manage and mentor a skilled team of pricing analysts by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience. You will have 1 or more years of experience managing a team.
Experience with validation of estimates, estimating approaches, customer negotiations, and data driven estimating.
Experience leading and developing highly collaborative teams in anticipating problems, resolving difficult situations, and effectively communicating with all levels of stakeholders.
Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to obtain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
MBA or other relevant masters degree
Security Clearance preferred
Experience working with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) & DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency)
Proven proactive, self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience utilizing communication and interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization
Detail oriented with good organizational skills
CostPoint and ProPricer experience a plus
Why Join Fisica, Inc.:
Competitive salary and benefits package!
Generous paid time off.
401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
Strong work-life balance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid paternal leave.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $123,500 - $229,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.
Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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