What are the responsibilities and job description for the Government Contract Pricing Specialist position at Thrive Recruiting Partners?
Pricing and Cost Analysis Expertise
As a Proposal Pricing Analyst at Thrive Recruiting Partners, you will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise in pricing and cost analysis to support the development and preparation of proposals that meet the requirements of FAR Part 15 and the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (TINA).
Key Responsibilities
- Support cost analysis for proposals and audits, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather essential data for proposal preparation.
- Interact with DCAA and DCMA during audits, providing required documentation and explanations.
- Assist with preparing responses to customer audit requests.
- Develop and maintain financial models for decision-making, including those related to product life cycles and capital expenditures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Understand and interpret Basis of Estimates (BOE) and Bills of Material (BOM) and have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Analyze multiple data sources to identify critical information and determine the best course of action.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
- Experience working with government contracts is required.
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Commitment to quality with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; general familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong logical problem-solving skills and understanding of business, market trends, and economic principles.
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
- Experience with cost analysis for proposals requiring Cost or Pricing Data (COPD) is preferred.
- Familiarity with FAR Part 15 is preferred.
