Pricing Analyst

Company: FSR (Federal Staffing Resources)
Location: Annapolis
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPricing Analyst - Government Contracting job is a remote position.Pricing Analyst - Government Contracting Job Overview:The Pricing Analyst will serve as a key member of the Business Development & Finance Departments under general supervision of the Director of Finance and Contracts. The Pricing Analyst analyzes pricing requirements and creates pricing models in response to requests for proposals (RFPs) on all major types of contracts (Firm Fixed Price, Time & Materials, etc.) of varying size and complexities within the Federal, State and Local space. This position must take a lead role in creating pricing proposals, competitive analyses, Price-to-Win and assessment of financial and execution risk.Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. Excellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills. Perform business and management tasks in the area of Pricing with minimal supervision.Essential Functions

• Support all phases of the proposal process, including pre-RFP strategic reviews, pricing and cost-related proposal development, Q&As, and pricing reviews.
• Review Government Request for Proposals (RFP) and Requests for Information to determine general and specific cost requirements and ensure proposals comply with all requirements.
• Identify pricing and Price-to-win strategies to increase cost competitiveness, review RFP requirements, build appropriate financial models, and present financial overviews to upper management.
• Assists in evaluating proposed labor rates, indirect rates, and escalation rates based on available sources, such as payroll records, internet salary survey sites, SCA/DBA wage determinations, and various published indexes (g., Department of Labor, economic forecasting services, actual indirect rates by LLC, etc.).
• Analyze and develop estimates of labor, material, equipment, travel, and other direct costs against actual expenses, historical data, or price-to-win data.
• Interacts with various departments and/or individuals (e., Human Resources, Payroll, Contracts, Accounting, Legal, Program Managers) to obtain needed data and rationale for the pricing and/or business (narrative) proposal.
• Interface extensively with proposal team (Proposal Manager, Capture, VP of Growth, Proposal Writer) to ensure proposal compliance and coordination
• Perform price/cost analysis on subcontractor proposals
• Respond to Prime Contractor's data calls as needed
• Prepare equitable price adjustments resulting from changes to SCA minimum wage rates and fringe benefitsRequired Education and Experience
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field
  • 4+ years of demonstrated ability understanding Federal Government requirements, apply contracting and pricing principals, and support the pricing aspects of proposal development
  • Proven experience developing and working with Excel Pricing Models and conducting pricing analysis, inclusive of competitive and comparative analyses
  • Experience developing proposal Business Narrative volumes
  • Possess excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Possess superior attention to detail
  • Ability to read an RFP/RFQ and understand price volume deliverables, required formats, and evaluation factors
  • Experience working with all phases of solicitation processes such as RFI/RFP/RFQ responses and negotiations
  • Experience with all contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF/AF/IF), and contract vehicles (GSA, IDIQ, BPA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and the FAR/DFARWork Environment and Physical Demands This role operates in a professional environment, routinely using standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as role duties demand.Travel Occasional out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.Disclaimer Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this role. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Duties for this role will require exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. www.FSRpeople.comFSR provides healthcare professionals to government healthcare facilities supporting active military service members, retirees, and their families nationwide. Since 2004, FSR has matched talented individuals to organizations to create mutually beneficial, sustainable partnerships. FSR is a well-established, award-winning organization built with committed professionals who have a unified vision of helping others to succeed and thrive. We invite you to join our team and grow with us!AAP/EEO Statement Federal Staffing Resources dba FSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouse. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.#OFCCP

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