Pricing Analyst/Cost Proposal Specialist

POSITION TITLE:                            PRICING ANALYST/

                                                           COST PROPOSAL SPECIALIST

POSITION LOCATION:                   WASHINGTON, DC

DEPARTMENT:                                FP& A

Position Summary:

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for leading pricing review activities with senior management and coordinating with program & international staff to determine pricing structure and strategy. The Pricing Analyst undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the proposal pricing process as a key member of proposal team.
• Work closely with Business Development, Programs, Contracts & Finance to ensure accuracy and coordination of pricing data.
• Prepare timely, accurate and compliant pricing models.
• Lead pricing review with senior management and coordinate with program & international staff to determine pricing structure and strategy.
• Utilize processes and tools that result in compliant/quality pricing models.
• Develop cost models, cost estimating processes, and cost assessment techniques.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and proposal team members involved in proposal preparation.
• Support other pricing team members in preparing responses and review of work.
• Review cost proposal submissions from program and field offices and coordinate headquarter approval process.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
• 4-6 years experience working in budget/spreadsheet design and analysis.
• Proactive, self-directing work approach; High attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines and frequently shifting priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience responding to USAID, Department of State and commercial solicitations.

Preferred:

• 3-4 years experience in international development assistance program pricing (may be concurrent with preceding item).
• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Impromptu, Cognos

Understanding:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will perform other reasonable business-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other executives when necessary.  AMIDEAST reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities as needed.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. EOE.

TO APPLY:

Please visit our website, http://forms.amideast.org/forms/ats_client/ , and submit a cover letter and resume with your application.  No phone calls, please.