Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME - Contingent

1 week, 4 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Project and Program Management
ARETUM

ARETUM

Leading government contractor providing technology-enabled mission support services to federal agencies worldwide.

Construction & Engineering

Description

  • Provide day-to-day cost estimating and price analysis support for federal acquisitions across multiple contract types and procurement actions.
  • Serve as the primary resource for Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), cost and price proposal evaluation, and contract administration support.
  • Assist in developing IGCEs using appropriate federal estimating methodologies based on procurement type, size, and complexity.
  • Collaborate with program offices, contracting officers, and acquisition personnel to produce accurate, well-documented cost estimates.
  • Support preparation of cost evaluation plans and evaluate cost proposals, quotations, and bids.
  • Draft and advise on cost proposal preparation instructions for RFQs and RFPs, including recommended cost exhibits and instructions.
  • Review contractor cost proposals and pricing submissions to support price reasonableness, cost realism, and cost reasonableness determinations.
  • Develop pre-award cost and price analysis documentation, including price analysis memoranda.
  • Provide post-award cost and price analysis support during contract administration, including contract modifications and terminations.
  • Compile, maintain, and analyze historical cost data and recommend process improvements for cost estimating and pricing practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant federal cost estimating and price analysis experience, including IGCE development and cost proposal evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting cost and price analysis across multiple federal contract types.
  • Experience developing IGCEs using commonly accepted federal cost estimating methodologies.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating cost proposals, quotations, and bids for reasonableness and realism.
  • Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable acquisition guidance.
  • Proficiency with cost analysis tools, spreadsheets, and financial modeling techniques.
  • Ability to clearly document analyses and communicate findings to contracting and program stakeholders.
  • Public Trust eligibility required.
  • U.S. citizenship or current full-time authorization to work in the United States is required; sponsorship is not available.
  • Preferred experience supporting high-volume acquisition environments with 100+ actions annually.
  • Preferred experience supporting civilian federal agencies.
  • Preferred experience developing or maintaining historical cost databases.
  • DAWIA, FAC-C, or related cost analysis certifications are preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement Plan (401k).
  • Life Insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Family Leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Training and Development opportunities.

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