Pricing Analyst
About The Position
An AFS Pricing Analyst supports pricing activities at either a specific account (deployed) or across AFS (shared services). An AFS Pricing Analyst works closely with AFS Pricing Specialists and Managers on reviewing the solicitation, developing the internal economic model, and preparing cost/price volumes in compliance with solicitation instructions, FAR requirements, disclosed Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), agency particular requirements, GAAP requirements, and AFS Policies. Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or other comparable business major
- Minimum GPA 3.2 out of 4.0
- No previous work experience required
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite [Excel, Word, PowerPoint]
- Detail oriented, organized, and highly motivated
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Knowledge and understanding of basic financial and accounting principles
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Must be a US Citizen
Nice To Haves
- 3 months of finance related work or internship experience
- Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/SUMIF functions)
- Awareness of federal government contracting and procurement regulations
- Understanding of Cost Type, T&M, and Fixed Price contract types
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting federal government solicitation documents (RFP, RFQ, SOW, etc.)
- Familiarity with the General Services Administration (GSA) schedules program
Responsibilities
- Provide financial support for shaping, structuring, and closing of federal government pricing actions; including working proactively with clients and Accenture management to ensure compelling business cases for both the client and for Accenture
- Prepare financial deliverables that are accurate and compliant with Accenture policies, GAAP, and federal government standards
- Assist the proposal team on financial aspects for management approvals, work to identify the underlying costs associated with an offering, and drive the financial modeling efforts to determine the costing, pricing, client capital financing and overall profitability for Accenture
- Develop cost/price volumes in response to federal solicitations, contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and terminations for convenience
- Ensure that Point of Sale (POS) financial information is transitioned to Client Financial Management (CFM) at project set-up as well as maintain the POS documentation for all proposals
- Participate in opportunities to continuously improve training, methodologies, tools, and skills
Benefits
- hands-on experience
- certifications
- industry training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
