Pricing Analyst IV

Arcfield•Chantilly, VA

22h

About The Position

Arcfield is seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Analyst to join our team. This role involves leading the timely development of proposal pricing and cost volume deliverables in accordance with technical, management, and cost specifications of on-contract proposals. The analyst will prepare cost reports, present findings to various stakeholders including management, contract personnel, proposal analysts, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors. They will also facilitate pricing reviews, provide pricing guidance to proposal and capture teams, and create cost/price models. Understanding various RFP sections (B, H, L, M, PWS/SOW) is crucial for effective collaboration and cost/price volume preparation. The role requires determining material, labor, and overhead costs, operating successfully in a fast-paced proposal environment, and coordinating with geographically dispersed teams to deliver accurate, on-time pricing data and exhibits compliant with customer RFPs. Responsibilities include running and supporting Pricing reviews (Green Teams), proposal tag ups, and other color reviews, collecting cost data, computing cost estimates, managing material estimates, and developing/presenting cost proposal financial data. The analyst must possess effective interpersonal skills, maintain historical cost data and audit files, work with Finance to create summary and P&L sheets, and support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions. Staying current on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and various contract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, IDIQ, T&M) is essential, along with familiarity with federal and DoD customers. A collaborative attitude and ability to work well with various departments and leadership teams are also key.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 8 -10 years of relevant experience, MS 6-8 years of relevant experience, or PhD 3-5 years of relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience or Advanced Degree may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
Able to project future revenue and familiar with generating budgets
Advanced MS Excel/modeling skills including use of formulas, pivot tables, etc.
Ability to comprehend processes and learn new systems and tools
Ability to work independently and solve problems
Experience collaborating in a team environment, while managing multiple priorities and tasks
Experience pricing Federal government procurement
Excellent communication skills
Ability to adapt to quick paced proposal deadlines

Nice To Haves

Possessing an active Top Secret Security clearance
Degrees in Business, Admin, or Finance, preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the timely development of proposal pricing and cost volume deliverables in accordance with technical, management, and cost specifications of on-contract proposals.
Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal analysts, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
Facilitates pricing reviews and provides pricing guidance to proposal and capture teams to ensure that pricing strategy is completed in accordance with disclosure statements.
Creates cost/price models for cost estimating elements.
Understands various RFP sections such as B, H, L, M, PWS/SOW to effectively work with others and prepare cost/price volumes.
Determines material, labor and/or overhead costs relating to contractual efforts.
Operates successfully in a fast-paced proposal environment, coordinating and collaborating with geographically dispersed teams, to deliver accurate on-time pricing data and exhibits in compliance with customer Requests for Proposal (RFP).
Running and supporting Pricing reviews (Green Teams), proposal tag ups and other color reviews as needed.
Collects cost data from program operations representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor in close coordination with Basis of Estimate (BOE) subject matter expert (SME) or project manager to ensure compliant BOEs.
Manage and coordinate material estimates with internal procurement team.
Develop and present cost proposal financial data for review by management.
Effective interpersonal (written, verbal, and presentation) skills.
Prepares and maintains historical cost data.
Preparers and maintains audit files.
Works with Finance to create summary and P&L sheets as needed for executive leadership presentation.
Supports audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions as required.
Remains current on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and contract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, IDIQ and Time and Materials (T&M), and familiarity with a diverse range of customers including, federal and DoD.
Works well with various departments and leadership teams, with a collaborative attitude.