Proposal Pricing Specialist

L3HHCM20•Town of Babylon, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Must be a proactive, self-starter but also have the ability to work in a team environment. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to interact with all levels. Must be detail oriented with good organizational skills and capable of multitasking. Works under moderate supervision to execute set objectives. The role involves reviewing Request for Proposals (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) for specific cost requirements to assist in developing proposals pricing structure and to identify any cost pricing concerns. It also includes assisting the proposal team with creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and working with estimators on cost estimates and their basis. The specialist will develop cost/price volume in compliance with regulations, review cost/price with leadership, and support negotiating teams. Additionally, the role involves assisting in process improvements, supporting audits, and handling ad hoc requests. Administrative functions such as final proposal production, reprographics, binding, and coordinating final book checks are also part of the essential functions, ensuring proposals are delivered within designated timelines. The position works under moderate supervision on moderately complex projects, setting objectives to meet project goals, and may provide guidance to entry-level professionals. Problems are typically solved by drawing from prior experiences or standard procedures and basic analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
4+ years of experience Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of Power Point
An understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Administrative tasks experience
Knowledge of proposal development process for winning federal and foreign government proposals
Experience with integrated proposal scheduling
Experience with Project life cycle and Planning
Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills

Responsibilities

Review Request for Proposals (RFP) and statement of Work (SOW) for specific cost requirements to assist in developing proposals pricing structure and to identify any cost pricing concerns arising from the RFP and /or SOW
Assist the proposal team with creation of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) that supports the RFP and internal costing requirements
Work with all estimators on the development of cost estimates and associated basis of those estimates
Review such cost estimates and basis of estimates (BOEs) to ensure accuracy and adequacy of the estimates and BOEs
Develop cost/price volume in compliance with the RFP, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Review cost/price with functional leadership and senior leadership
Support negotiating teams from fact-finding activities to final contract acceptance
Prepare and provide responses to fact finding or auditing questions
Assess cost and pricing impacts of changes (i.e., scope, rates, estimates)
Update proposals for changes
Assisting in process improvements initiatives and integration activities as necessary with focus on ensuring compliance to business systems requirement
Support all internal and external audits
Assisting with ad hoc requests and special projects
Ensures proposal compliance with solicitation requirements
Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
May require working with multiple business areas and all areas of the organization to create compelling proposals that effectively present solutions to meet the needs of our clients and prospects
Handles all administrative functions including final proposal production, reprographics, binding and finishing of document(s)
Coordinates final book check process and ensures proposals are delivered within designated timeline
Sets objectives to meet the goals of projects and assignments
May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support level employees
Identifies, defines and addresses general problems