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Continuity Global Solutions

Continuity Global Solutions is hiring: Pricing Analyst (Remote) in Washington

Continuity Global Solutions, Washington, DC, United States


The Pricing Analyst, reporting to the VP of Business Development, will collaborate with proposal teams-including foreign partners-to prepare competitive bids for Federal Government contracts. The majority of these bids (80%) will be for the Department of State, followed by the Department of Defense (18%) and USAID (2%).

  • Pricing Analyst carefully evaluates and researches all items and determines the selling price based on market value, condition, desirability and exclusivity
  • Review U.S. Government requests for proposal (RFP) and invitations for bid (IFB) to determine specific cost requirements, and ensure proposals comply with all RFP requirements
  • Analyzing proposals including reviewing proposals for accuracy, compliance, and reasonableness
  • Develop formats for cost proposal data to comply with client requirements
  • Secure current and relevant indirect rates and apply to direct cost in pricing models
  • Responsible for formulating pricing solutions and models for client RFP
  • Interpret the RFP pricing requirements, refining pricing models to align with specific RFP instructions, and developing the bid for submission
  • Work with outside vendors, subcontractors, suppliers, etc., to obtain pricing for various cost components included in final cost proposal
  • Coordinate with proposal team and subject matter experts (SMEs) in forming basis of estimates that support the pricing models
  • Prepare pricing data, and make recommendations on methods, procedures, and techniques for pricing proposals
  • Participate in strategy meetings and provide input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions
  • Examine and analyze cost data relevant to labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and other expenditures
  • Participate in the development of detailed cost rationale and retain backup information to support bid
  • Analyze contracts for relevant cost data, trends, historical data, work categories and other related information
  • Prepare internal company Bid Fact Sheet financial input to include cash flow and internal rate of return analysis for all proposals
  • Perform other duties and assignments as required
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; experience in lieu of degree will be considered
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant pricing experience preparing cost budgets and proposals primarily for Department of State is preferred including job functions listed above are required
  • Experience using U.S. Government-provided cost templates as well as experience building complex cost models from scratch required must provide references for work produced
  • Understanding of U.S. Government regulations related to the development and negotiation of cost proposals (FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA)
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare several bids at once despite shifting deadlines and priorities
  • Experience pricing a wide variety of contracts types including FFP, FP-LOE, T&M, FP-LH, CPFF, CPAF, Cost Reimbursable, and other contract types
  • Additional experience pricing non-U.S. clients including commercial and other sovereign client preferred
  • Proven ability to work effectively under time critical deadlines and stressful situations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced MS Excel skills
  • 90-100% of work will be conducted remotely
  • Must have a valid passport
  • Must be willing to travel with limited notice (Very Infrequently)
Benefits
    • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
    • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
    • Flexible Time Off (Vacation and Sick Leave)
    • 11 Paid Federal Holidays plus the Friday After Thanksgiving
    • Remote Work