Estimating and Pricing Manager - Modelling Support | SA-Flinders Street

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estimating & Pricing Manager to join our team ideally based in Adelaide, reporting to the Estimating & Pricing Lead - Technical & Assurance. Apply your skills to projects that matter, in a company that supports your growth.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Lead Estimating & Pricing by applying your leadership and commercial insight to resolve complex cost issues, while balancing financial, project, and customer outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Produce robust pricing by planning, managing and supporting the estimate build-up in accordance with BAE Systems Australia E&P processes, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Cost & Profit Principals and applying best practice methodologies
• Adhere to Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Cost Principles/Profit Principles and US Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Support the delivery of bids and proposals with a specific focus on providing specialist modelling support to non-Labour estimating challenges as well as delivering support to US based opportunities through the conduct of Price Cost Audits (PCA's) in line with the non-labour support requirements of this role
• Supporting the E&P Lead – Technical and Assurance, through the development and delivery of modelling and tools solutions that ensure US based opportunities are compliant with relevant with Federal Acquisition Legislation (FAR) and Defence Federal Acquisition Legislation (DFAR) requirements with a focus on non-labour estimates (including the conduct of PCA's – Price Cost Audits)
• Creating clear financial summaries for senior review, working closely with Finance, Commercial, and Project Management teams
• Leading pricing negotiations with Commonwealth Financial Investigation Services (FIS), Defence Contract Audit Agency, and CASG consultants
• Partnering with Bid Teams to deliver accurate, value-for-money proposals to the Commonwealth of Australia
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About YOU

You will have:

• Significant experience in a wide variety of Estimating and Pricing roles (or related disciplines)
• A relevant Tertiary Qualification, Trade or equivalent experience in a business related discipline
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with experience in deep data analysis and visualisation
• Experience in US contracting
• Experience in leading on estimating activities on strategic bids
• A professional qualification in Estimating & Pricing or working towards one i.e. Registered Cost Engineer(RCostE)or Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)
• A collaborative mindset with experience navigating complex, cross-functional environments
• Confidence in negotiations and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• An ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to shape and implement business requirements

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.