Estimating & Pricing Officer

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history – SSN AUKUS
• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• 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, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

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 a great opportunity for an Estimating and Pricing Officer to join our SSN AUKUS team. Reporting to our Estimating & Pricing Lead SSN AUKUS, this role is responsible for supporting the management of all Estimating and Pricing (E&P) activities, to support the Line of Business (LOB) in delivering against strategic and financial objectives. These activities will include strategic pricing, estimating, cost modelling, planning, formulation, review and analysis of all cost estimates (including major project Estimate At Complete (EAC) reviews and business analysis). This role will be required to use good leadership and management skills to support the resolution of commercial cost and estimating and pricing issues using a good understanding of the wider financial, project management and customer impacts of the solutions proposed.

This role will be based in Flinders Street, SA.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the delivery of bids and proposals as directed by the Line Manager
• Work collaboratively with E&P Leadership and the Bid Team to support delivery of accurate value for money proposals to the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) and other customers as directed
• Ensure proposals adhere to BAE Systems Australia (BAESA) E&P Processes and Procedures
• Ensure pricing tool (ProPricer/Excel) preparation & maintenance throughout each bid complies with E&P Standards and the direction of your Line Manager
• Provide support to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) through each stage of the Bid including Basis of Estimate (BoE) construction where needed, management and compilation of the consolidation of BoEs and cost analysis as directed by the Line Manager or Bid Team representatives
• Assist the Bid Team with the preparation of Phase Review data, RBA data and inputs to the Customer Pricing tables
• Ensure pricing adheres to Commonwealth Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Cost Principles and Profit Principles
• Provide support by identifying and contributing to E&P process improvement initiatives as directed

About YOU

• Previous relevant experience in Defence or related Engineering, Project Management, Finance or Commercial fields
• Experience in analytical E&P Roles (or related disciplines)
• Some exposure to bids across platforms and or services
• Experience in modelling and analysis
• Exposure to estimating techniques
• Influencing skills
• Some exposure to government contracting requirements (desirable)
• Eligibility for a Negative Vetting Level 1 Defence security clearance

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.