Overview
This role supports the organization’s Pricing team by performing government contract pricing and cost analysis activities. Responsibilities include developing and auditing cost models, Basis of Estimate (BOE) templates, and narrative templates to ensure cost/price volumes, financial models, and supporting narratives are fully compliant with solicitation requirements (Section L and M), internal corporate policies, and applicable statutory regulations. Work includes verifying adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed cost proposals, including pricing models and narratives, for various proposals; consider labor, material, overhead, and other direct and indirect costs.
- Conduct thorough reviews of complex pricing models, including integrity of formulas, traceability of values, and rate compliance.
- Review Cost/Price narratives and Bases of Estimates (BOEs) to ensure they provide logical, data-driven, and auditable rationale for proposed costs.
- Assist with the development, maintenance, and enforcement of corporate policies.
- Support pricing management with training, cost proposal review, and policy compliance initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert during internal reviews, providing actionable corrective feedback.
- Assist in preparing documentation and defending pricing methodologies during Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) or Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in government contract pricing, cost estimating, or defense auditing.
- Deep, demonstrable understanding of FAR Part 15 (Contracting by Negotiation) and FAR Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures), as well as CAS and TINA requirements.
- Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and model auditing) and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, including the ability to identify anomalies in large data sets under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory or financial concepts to non-financial proposal team members.
- Must be able to work while sitting for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with pricing software (e.g., ProPricer).
Location
McLean, VA (headquartered). Supports federal and commercial IT customers worldwide.