Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate, Industry Specialty Services
About The Position
The Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of federal contracting, including prime contract administration, strategic proposal development, subcontract management, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements. The role works closely with clients, internal subject matter experts, subcontractors, external contracting parties, and government customers to deliver compliant contract and pricing solutions. The position also contributes to firm development and marketing initiatives, prepares thought leadership, and supports the development and supervision of Associates and Interns. The role requires federal contracting expertise, strong communication and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A bachelor’s degree is required; a focus in business, finance, or law is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Three or more years of federal contracting experience required.
- Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and/or other federal contracting regulations required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly business and report writing.
- Strong analytical and basic research skills.
- Solid organizational skills, including the ability to meet project deadlines with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask while working independently or within a group environment.
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS Business Systems, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
- Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations.
- Proactive approach and ability to work with limited supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree focus in business, finance, or law.
- Experience with unique award types such as GSA Schedules, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and other non-FAR-based awards.
- CFCM or CPCM certification.
- Icertis implementation or user knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Support the full lifecycle of federal contract administration, including proposal development, negotiations, execution, performance, modifications, and closeout.
- Review solicitations and proposals for compliance risks and support development of budget models, cost narratives, business volumes, and representations and certifications.
- Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, unique terms and conditions, and performance requirements to support award negotiations and ensure compliance across federally funded projects.
- Manage subcontractor compliance, including onboarding, agreement execution, flowdowns, price reasonableness exercises, and performance monitoring.
- Lead development and tracking of small business subcontracting plans and reporting.
- Develop and maintain compliant contract files, performance trackers, report templates, and other documentation for deliverables, modification triggers, required reporting and disclosures, and award compliance.
- Review and develop client policies, procedures, tools, templates, and internal controls related to contract administration, procurement, accounting, human resources, and other functional areas.
- Assist with firm development and marketing initiatives, including trade shows, networking, practice development, and identifying cross-servicing opportunities.
- Prepare thought leadership, such as articles and presentations for webinars and conferences.
- Provide verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns.
- Assist with staff workload supervision and scheduling, development, and training.
- Review and evaluate work prepared by Associates and Interns.
- Train Associates and Interns in current software tools and consulting methodology.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- BDO’s Total Rewards benefits offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants a stake in the firm’s success and an opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
