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If you are a highly talented Sr Pricing Analyst, we want to hear from you!
This position is remote, candidates should reside in the Reston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC., Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Tampa area.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field5 years’ directly related experience, preferably in financial analysis, billing, accounting, or similar type of work
Proficient in summarizing and charting large data sets
Advanced MS Word & Excel experience, including experience using VLOOKUP and PivotTable functions
Must have strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
Must be an innovative and strategic thinker
Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationships across the firm
Solid analytical skills along with exceptional attention to detail
Must be a self-starter
Preferred Requirements:
What will your day look like?
As a Sr Pricing Analyst, you will work directly with Firm Partners, Business Development/Pitch Team, and Pricing Leadership to develop rate proposals, fee estimates, and pricing options in response to client RFPs and ad-hoc requests. You will work directly with Firm Partners and the internal rates team to identify rate renewal opportunities, develop proposals, receive Practice Group approval, and communicate/submit per the relevant deadline(s). You will develop models to assess the financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements.
Additionally, you will perform historical analytics of matters in coordination with firm partners/attorneys to identify key risks and drivers of fee magnitude to build robust pricing models for broader implementation. You will participate in the development of systems, tools, budgeting templates, and processes to support pricing, discounting, and billing rate renewals. You will work with Billing/Rates, New Business Intake, and Firm Partners to ensure billing system setup and documentation of clients/matters capture intended pricing arrangements, rates, and other relevant client notes. You will also compile and communicate relevant progress, wins, and risks to Pricing/Firm Leadership in a timely manner. You will work on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.
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We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
Foster positive work relationships;
Comply with all firm policies and practices;
Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Application Process:
If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process or have any questions about the process, please contact careers@us.dlapiper.com. Please add noreply@dlapipercareers.us to your list of safe senders.
Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Agency applications will not be considered.