Senior Subcontract Cost Analyst

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec company, is seeking a Senior Subcontract Cost Analyst to support work at Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. The role is the technical subject matter expert for comprehensive cost and price analyses of high-dollar, complex, sole-source, and cost-reimbursement subcontracts supporting major acquisitions and technology partnerships. Areas include commercial uranium enrichment, specialized nuclear fuel-cycle initiatives, and capital equipment contracts with specialized domestic and international suppliers. The analyst evaluates proposal bases of estimates and conducts detailed reviews of direct labor, materials, subcontracting, equipment, indirect rates, and allocation structures. The position ensures compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) requirements, FAR cost principles, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Work also includes analyzing international and multi-entity cost structures, assessing currency and escalation assumptions, supporting negotiations and audits, and monitoring subcontract costs after award. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least eight years of direct federal contract or subcontract cost and price analysis experience, or six years with an advanced degree. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required. The role is onsite. The employer offers competitive compensation, healthcare, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least 8 years of direct federal contract or subcontract cost and price analysis experience, or 6 years with an advanced degree.
Demonstrated proficiency in FAR Part 15, FAR Part 31, DEAR Parts 915 and 970, and Cost Accounting Standards.
Deep operational experience evaluating CPFF, CPIF, T&M, and large sole-source FFP actions requiring certified cost or pricing data.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation and secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the DOE/NNSA National Laboratory complex, with M&O contractors, in commercial nuclear energy supply chains, or with defense prime contractors.
Experience interfacing with or working for DCAA, DCMA, or a DOE Cognizant Audit Authority.
CPCM, CCEA, CPA, or PMP certification.
Familiarity with transfer pricing, international accounting alignment from IFRS to U.S. GAAP, and DOE 10 CFR Part 810 or export-control cost elements.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive cost and price analyses of high-dollar, complex, sole-source, and cost-reimbursement subcontracts.
Evaluate proposal bases of estimates and analyze direct labor hours, staffing mixes, labor rates, materials, equipment, subcontracting costs, and indirect rates.
Verify proposed labor rates against payroll records, Forward Pricing Rate Agreements, wage determinations, or salary benchmarking databases.
Review bills of materials, supplier quotes, purchase history, scrap and yield factors, and competitive pricing for specialized components.
Evaluate indirect expense pools and allocation bases, including fringe benefits, overhead, material handling, and G&A expenses.
Identify and remove unallowable costs under applicable FAR and DEAR cost principles.
Recommend profit and fee using the DEAR Weighted Guidelines method for applicable cost-reimbursement and sole-source actions.
Review intercompany transfers and corporate allocation keys involving domestic entities and overseas affiliates to identify unallowable, duplicative, or improperly layered costs.
Evaluate escalation indices, economic price adjustments, and foreign exchange exposure in proposals involving foreign-sourced equipment or services.
Assess the adequacy of certified cost or pricing data, identify defective pricing risks, and validate commercial exemptions or waivers where applicable.
Prepare comprehensive pre-negotiation cost objectives and price negotiation memorandums documenting questioned costs and recommended negotiation positions.
Advise the Subcontract Administrator or Contracting Officer during fact-finding, supplier audits, and formal price negotiations.
Review provisional billing rates, annual incurred cost submissions, change order proposals and requests for equitable adjustment, and final subcontract closeout rate reconciliations.
Complete required health and safety training and comply with medical monitoring and client-driven drug and background testing requirements.