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SMS Data Products Group

Sr. Pricing Manager

SMS Data Products Group, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107


Sr. Pricing Manager

Job Locations

US-VA-McLean

Job ID

2024-4850

# of Openings

1

Clearance Requirement

None

Education Requirement

High School Diploma/GED

Certifications

None - Must complete a US Citizen and successfully complete a BI

Experience Level

Senior

Overview

SMS is in search of a

experienced Senior Pricing Manager

to assist our proposal and finance teams with pricing personnel rates, compensation research, proposal review. etc. This senior level role

requires prior federal government contract personnel pricing experience . Further, the ideal candidate has a solid understanding of US Government estimating and pricing principals, is innovative and creative when pricing proposal material, and able to work independently while also collaborating with team members. The position is a Hybrid role with 3 days remote and 2 days in our Corporate Headquarters in McLean, VA. Additional office may be necessary on occasion for large proposal/pricing meetings.As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.Submit your resume today!Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals for small, mid, and large government contracts personnel staffing, as well as commercial customers. Not this does not include product pricing and is geared toward the staffing of personnel.

Develop detailed cost build ups and pricing strategies, perform detailed price modeling with scenario analyses, conduct competitive and historical pricing analyses for personnel and support negotiations.Review and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFP) documentation and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy.Support price proposal and basis of estimate content development and publication for personnel rates prior to submission, along with fair and reasonable price justifications.Evaluate subcontractor price/cost proposals in comparison to internal pricing and offer suggestions and pricing strategies.Interact with personnel and management at all levels daily.Provide reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.Prepare and present costs staffing cost estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies as required.Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and SMS policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.Support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.Support various departmental business management & operations functions.

Qualifications

Basic QualificationsMinimum of 5 years' experience working in pricing federal government contracts, specifically personnel pricing, researching compensation, and reviewing/understanding Requests for Proposals (RFP).Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Management, Finance, Economics, or closely related discipline with a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in staffing of personnel rates. Will consider an additional 4 years of work experience in lieu of degree.Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).Strong analytical, problem solving, math skills, and general finance acumen.Demonstrated self-starter with strong attention to detail.Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and communicate with a variety of stakeholders.US Citizenship required and must successfully pass a background investigation.Pricing and Proposal Analyst ExperienceA minimum of 3 years of Earned Value Management experienceKnowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Government RegulationsKnowledge of the Service Contract Act and other government-related applicable standards and regulationsSMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.