FAR/DFAR Compliance & Pricing Specialist

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Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.

Job Summary

The Compliance & Pricing Specialist role is responsible for preparing submittals and improving internal processes per the government compliance function. This requires a strong accounting and finance background to ensure that company proposals for government contracts comply with federal procurement laws and regulations.

• Follow existing estimating and pricing policies and standard operating procedures
• Prepare proposal files in Propricer software and generate reports for review.
• Price all proposals in accordance with US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR and DFAR).
• Prepare proposals in accordance with customer RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements.
• Prepare proposals in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and company disclosure statement.
• Work to ensure that proposals are submitted in line with RFP due dates.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, and the Program Office to ensure that all costs are adequately covered in cost estimates.
• Ensure files being submitted contain adequate support of the cost rollup and Truth In Negotiations Act (TINA) requirements when the threshold is met.
• Assist in customer fact-finding activities in a supporting capacity with pricing management.
• Support DCAA audits of proposals submitted for US Government efforts with oversight from pricing management.
• Work with the Program Office, Engineering, and Operations in development of BOEs.
• Work with Scheduler or Program Office to upload MS Project files into Propricer.
• Occasionally serve as a Cost Volume author for proposals. Inputs will be reviewed by pricing management prior to final Cost Volume submittal.
• Participate, in a supporting role, in meetings with senior management on cost estimates for proposal efforts with pricing management serving as the focal point of contact.
• Research historical actuals to be utilized in proposal preparation.
• Research factors, like scrap and escalation, used in proposal calculations.
• Assist in preparation of Cost Reasonableness documentation.
• Assist in reviewing RFP requirements and compliance prior to submittals.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 4-year degree or equivalent education and work experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with government procurement laws and regulations.
• Strong background in accounting and finance.
• Knowledgeable in preparing compliant government proposals. Having Propricer experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage compliance audits and training.
• Excellent risk management skills.
• Effective strategic decision-making skills.

• Ability to resolve complex issues and coordinate with multiple departments.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements.
• FAR/DFAR - working knowledge.
• Accounting- working knowledge.
• Knowledge in Proposals a plus.
• TINA - working knowledge.
• CAS - working knowledge
• Microsoft Office - strong working knowledge
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• No travel required
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options