However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. The role serves as the company's center of excellence for pricing and commercial decision-making, ensuring all customer proposals, service offerings, and pricing strategies are competitive, financially sound, operationally achievable, and aligned with Columbia's growth and profitability objectives.