Cost Price Analysis Specialist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Cost Price Analysis Specialist (Full-Time) in located in The Hanford Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford.

ProSidian Team Members work to provide General Support Services Contractor (GSSC) assistance to support DOE Hanford [which consists of Richland Operations Office (RL), and Office of River Protection (ORP)] in support of the Govt’s operations, personnel management, and general administration of regional operations at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. 

ProSidian's work includes supporting requirements for consulting, acquisition support, program/project mgmt., operational/administrative business support, and environmental consulting support.  It is also ProSidian's duty to adhere to regulations covering the responsibility to protect classified matter (including documents, material and special nuclear material) in connection with the performance of work under this contract.

FY19-008: PRO Cost/Price Support Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Cost Price Analysis Specialist and provide cost price analysis and support for the Department of Energy (DOE), Richland Operations Office (RL) Procurement Division (PRO).  The Cost Price Analysis Specialist shall provide support in the following areas:

• Perform cost and price analyses on the various elements of contractor proposals, reviewing in detail the direct and indirect cost elements for allowability, allocability and reasonableness.
• Maintains contacts and liaison with counterparts in other agencies to keep abreast of policies, techniques, methodology relating to the pricing field.Review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy, and compliance with laws, regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and DOE acquisition policy.
• Request, coordinate, and integrate into a comprehensive pricing report, the various technical evaluations of cost elements (i.e. direct and indirect costs, escalation factors).
• Review and analyze contractor historical cost information to support cost/price analysis and other analysis.
• Review contractor forward pricing rates, final overhead rates, and cost impact proposals, conducting analytical evaluation of the rates and proposals to determine reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of costs and accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of submissions.
• Evaluate and review contractor disclosure statements, accounting changes, proposals, claims, and submissions for those contractors for which DOE-RL is designated as the Government’s Corporate or Divisional Administrative Contracting Officer (CACO or DACO).Provide research and recommendations to support DOE-RL in resolving litigation, claims, final indirect rates, and final contracting officer decisions.
• Develop and recommend price/cost objectives for negotiations.
• Prepare Price Analysis Report(s).
• Draft pre and post negotiation memoranda.
• Draft CACO and DACO correspondence.   
• Draft other cost price documents.
• Perform other general contract administration functions.

Qualifications

The Cost Price Analysis Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.  The Cost Price Analysis Specialist shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, (in business or accounting) or equivalent (six (6) years of relevant experience)
• Relevant experience in one of the following:

----At least three (3) years of relevant federal experience Such as DCAA, 0511 Auditing Series, with a DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Level 1 and / or as Contractor audit support to a federal entity.

---- At least five (5) years of accounting experience which includes at least two (2) years in cost/price analysis relating to contracting (federal contracting preferred) dealing with indirect and forward pricing rate structures.

• Knowledge of cost and price analysis principles and techniques, and of business and industry principles and practices,

---- Sufficient knowledge to analyze cost elements on a wide range of Hanford prime contract proposals;

• Knowledge of contract change management requirements.

---- Sufficient knowledge to allow use of reports from technical, auditors, and other specialists in evaluating costs and establishing negotiation objectives.

• Must have the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret complex data, and develop solutions to a variety of complex actions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

---- Sufficient skill to accurately document, report, and present findings in a professional manner.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of programs specifically: Word and Excel.  MS EXCEL – Sufficient knowledge to develop, troubleshoot, and use complex formula functions and pivot tables | MS WORD – Sufficient knowledge to fluently outline, describe in narrative form, and detail cost analysis as a cost and price expert on official memoranda and reports.
• U.S. Citizenship

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy - Richland Operations Office, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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