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Pricing Analyst, Principal - 38237

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Alion Science and Technology

Pricing Analyst, Principal - 38237

Fairfax, VA

Job Description

We are seeking to fill an important role for a Pricing Analyst, Principal at our Fair Lakes, VA location. The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of proposal process and pricing within the DoD and related market segments, with attention to detail and awareness of current market dynamics. Excellent opportunity for a self-starter that can perform with minimal direction and/or oversight.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads the preparation of a fully compliant and competitive cost model, coordinate pricing review meetings; and cost/price model development.

Work closely with capture and proposal teams, program staff and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure that all labor and non-labor BOEs are captured, compliant and competitive.

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Develop pricing and financial strategies to improve overall probability of win.

Reads, comprehends and explains RFPs and prepares clarifying questions related to pricing.

Participate in cost proposal peer-review process and ensure quality control prior to submission to the government.

Develops subcontractor pricing requirements and data calls in coordination with subcontract team.

Performs advanced analysis, modeling and what-if analysis for management decision making.

Hands-on role in developing and maintaining pricing models and other relevant tools.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Operations, or Business Administration plus 12-15 years of experience in pricing and cost estimating or Master's degree and 10-13 years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong understanding of FAR, DFAR, DCAA, TINA, and CAS, with regards to cost proposal preparation, review, submission and negotiation.

Strong knowledge of all types of contracts (T&M, CPAF, CPIF, CPFF, FFP) and cost/price analysis.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Advanced proficiency with MS Excel; Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint

Attentive to detail, highly organized, maintains complete and orderly files to ensure an audit-ready posture.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple deadlines, and respond to urgent requirements.

Security Clearance: None
Telework - Not Eligible

Diversity Statement

We are an EOE that values our employee's talent – regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion or other protected characteristics – Your Talent Is Our Strength .

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Alion will provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance to apply. Please visit the Alion Careers site for more information. U.S. Citizenship Required for the majority of our positions.

Covid Notice

A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.

Client-provided location(s): Fairfax, VA, USA
Job ID: Alion-eo6HpHyc5N7K
Employment Type: Other