Senior Pricing Analyst Job Description Oversee all pricing functions and manage additional reporting responsibilities as assigned. Utilize strong Excel skills to manage and analyze pricing data. Demonstrate experience in pricing within the Department of Defense (DOD) and/or OCONUS (Outside Continental United States) environments. Price various contract types including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Write detailed pricing and cost narratives to support proposals. Support cost analysis and estimating functions for major bids. Develop flexible financial models to aid in cost proposals and management decision-making, including ROMs and What-if Scenarios. Create and prepare cost volume narratives. Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for the development of cost proposals in line with solicitation (RFP/Q/I) requirements and provide strategic insights to help achieve Price To Win (PTW) target values. Present pricing scenarios to management for bid approval. Design and implement budget and planning tools/processes that offer timely financial status feedback using applications such as Excel, Access, and Cognos. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of management reports on costs and budgets by preventing data inaccuracies and omissions, and conducting routine audits. Support audit requests by analyzing rates and factors used in pricing and costing. Collaborate with other finance staff members and departments on special projects. Work closely with Business Development, Operating Groups, Accounting, HR, Legal, and Payroll Departments to ensure systems and processes capture the required financial details for budget and planning. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Oversee all pricing functions and manage additional reporting responsibilities as assigned. + Utilize strong Excel skills to manage and analyze pricing data. + Demonstrate experience in pricing within the DOD and/or OCONUS environments. + Price various contract types including FFP, T&M, CPFF, and IDIQ contracts. + Write detailed pricing and cost narratives to support proposals. + Support cost analysis and estimating functions for major bids. + Develop flexible financial models to aid in cost proposals and management decision-making, including ROMs and What-if Scenarios. + Create and prepare cost volume narratives. + Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for the development of cost proposals in line with solicitation (RFP/Q/I) requirements and provide strategic insights to help achieve PTW target values. + Present pricing scenarios to management for bid approval. + Design and implement budget and planning tools/processes that offer timely financial status feedback using applications such as Excel, Access, and Cognos. + Ensure the accuracy and integrity of management reports on costs and budgets by preventing data inaccuracies and omissions, and conducting routine audits. + Support audit requests by analyzing rates and factors used in pricing and costing. + Collaborate with other finance staff members and departments on special projects. + Work closely with Business Development, Operating Groups, Accounting, HR, Legal, and Payroll Departments to ensure systems and processes capture the required financial details for budget and planning. + Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + 6+ Years of Government Contracting Pricing Experience (DOD preferred, OCONUS plus) + Proficiency with Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and SUMIF + Experience with competitive pricing for FFP, T&M, CPFF, and IDIQ contracts + Experience writing pricing/cost narratives + Strong skills in analysis, financial modeling, data analysis, and price analysis Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting + 6 years of Federal Government professional services pricing experience + Experience working within organizations of at least $50 million in annual revenue + Strong working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) + Proficiency in MS Office, with a special emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word + Experience working with senior managers to develop budgets and plans + Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Work Environment The work schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with additional hours required when nearing submittal deadlines. Ideally, the role will be performed 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Once established in the role, the work schedule can transition to 2 days in the office. Contact Me: Kaitland Clawson View my availability here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/ Book an appointmentPay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $60.09 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Reston,VA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Feb 7, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.