Strat Purchasing Analyst Principal - Cost, Price, & Financial Risk
BAE Systems USAJob Description We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Cost Analysis & Financial Risk Analyst to support the Supply Chain Cost Analysis and Financial Risk Capability Lead and the broader Subcontracts and Procurement organization. This position performs cost and price analyses of supplier proposals, supports supplier financial risk assessments, and assists procurement professionals in developing fair and reasonable pricing determinations. The role works with program teams, supply chain professionals, finance, and engineering to evaluate supplier pricing for reasonableness and compliance with applicable FAR/DFARS requirements. The selected candidate will also contribute to major proposal efforts, analytical tools, training materials, and standardized cost and price analysis practices. The position serves as a subject-matter resource under the direction of the Supply Chain Cost Analysis and Financial Risk Lead and escalates complex, high-risk, or precedent setting matters for technical review and disposition. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management. The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership. What You’ll Do: Perform detailed cost analysis of supplier proposals in accordance with FAR Part 15. Evaluate supplier cost elements including direct labor hours, labor mix, labor rates, overhead, G&A, indirect rates, material estimates, supplier quotes, sub‑tier supplier pricing, non‑recurring engineering, tooling costs, and escalation assumptions. Assess supplier BOE estimating methodologies and cost buildup structures. Conduct cost realism reviews and validate supplier assumptions using historical program data, engineering estimates, parametric models, and industry benchmarks. Support supplier fact‑finding activities during proposal evaluation. Support the development of cost objectives and recommended negotiation positions for subcontract negotiations. Prepare compliant cost analysis documentation for procurement files and government audit readiness. Perform price analysis in accordance with FAR Part 15. Apply accepted price analysis techniques including adequate price competition evaluation, historical price comparisons, market research, commercial market pricing, parametric and benchmark comparisons, and catalog or published price validation. Identify pricing anomalies such as excessive escalation or non‑competitive pricing. Support procurement professionals in documenting fair and reasonable price determinations. Support the development of independent price estimates and should‑cost targets to inform negotiations. Perform financial health assessments of critical suppliers. Analyze supplier financial statements including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement. Evaluate financial indicators such as liquidity ratios, leverage ratios, profitability trends, and cash flow sustainability. Identify supplier financial distress risks that could impact program execution. Support the development of risk mitigation recommendations including alternate sourcing, financial monitoring, and contract structure adjustments. Support the development and delivery of training for procurement and subcontract management professionals covering cost analysis fundamentals, price analysis methodologies, supplier financial risk assessment, and proposal evaluation best practices. Assist with the creation and maintenance of templates, playbooks, and analytical tools supporting standardized pricing practices. Provide analytical guidance to procurement professionals and support organizational …