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CONTRACT PRICE/COST ANALYST

Scott AFB, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $142K/yr

1+ years exp

The Defense Information Systems Agency is hiring for the position of Contract Price/Cost Analyst at Scott AFB, Illinois. The role involves performing proposal cost and price analyses, determining the fairness and reasonableness of contractor proposals, and developing analyses to support findings and recommendations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Contract Price/Cost Analyst. Perform proposal cost and price analyses and provide expert guidance

Determine fairness and reasonableness of contractor proposals in accordance with Government and accounting regulations

Analyze and evaluate contractor cost and financial data for reasonableness and realism, including profit or fee

Recommend cost/price reductions, establish negotiation strategies, and resolve differences via negotiations

Develop analysis to support findings and recommendations. Supports analysis by development of spreadsheets and reports

Qualification

Cost AnalysisPrice AnalysisFinancial Data EvaluationNegotiation StrategiesAcquisition CertificationBachelor's DegreeInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailDecision MakingTeamwork

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination

Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)

Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details

Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance

The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Contracting Functional Area at the Contracting Professional Functional Tier with 36 months of entry into this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66

The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees

For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in the Federal Service

In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression is qualifying for positions at grades GS-7 (or equivalent) and above

For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required

Specialized experience is defined as: Experience performing cost and price analysis OR evaluating cost proposals for reasonableness and realism

Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position