Pricing and Cost Accounting Manager

This role applies professional-level expertise in reviewing federal and federally funded cost proposal inputs, to ensure compliance with government regulations, such as Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA), Certified Cost or Pricing Data, FAR, CAS, internal company policies, and other Federal Agency requirements.

The ideal candidate should have a background in federal contract management, cost pricing which includes substantial subcontractor participation, experience supporting Pricing and or Estimating Business System Review and audit support for Forward Pricing Proposal or Cost Proposals. They should also have some knowledge of CAS Indirect Rates. Experience in the preparation or review of Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Incurred Cost Submission is an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

Pricing and Costing:

• Develop and recommend estimating narratives and assumptions based on historical cost, and projected future costs.

• Analyze key cost elements such as:  General Conditions (labor, travel, materials, other Direct costs (ODC), Indirect rates (Overhead, G&A, Fringe), Insurance rates, car allowance, IT rates, Bonding and Subcontractor cost. 

• Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points for specific proposals or subaccounts.

• Assess the supporting documentation of various cost inputs and advise the proposal team members on sufficiency.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Estimating, Cost Engineering, Subcontracts, Small Business Offices, FPA and Budgets, and HR on specific proposals.

• Interface with client and external auditors to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate government regulations.

• Advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards, as appropriate.

Government Compliance:

• Support and streamline the preparation of the annual incurred cost submission, including all main schedules and supporting data/supplemental schedules.

• Assist in preparation and development of forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP).

• Assist in preparation and development of cost impact proposals resulting from accounting changes.

• Monitor indirect rates and provide analyses based on multiple scenarios.

• Analyze transactional data for allowability and allocability in accordance with FAR and CAS.

Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in estimating, pricing or financial analysis including pricing strategies and ability to develop or deliver price strategy presentations or analyses.

• Experience with pricing in the federal and federally funded proposals.

• Ability to distill and communicate solicitation requirements.

• Experience with Cost estimating methodologies, relationships, and model development. 

• Deep knowledge of CAS/FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations.

• Ability to contribute to price proposals.

• Experience responding to project owners or their auditors, DCAA and/or DCMA or other Government Agencies.

• Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with SAP, Workday, and Coupa is a plus.

• A BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (or equivalent) is required.