JSI · 4 hours ago

Senior Manager, Cost and Pricing

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Support overarching development and implementation of JSI’s growth strategy, including input into broader cost and pricing strategies for USG and non-USG funders

In response to funder requirements and in compliance with organizational policies, leads proposal budget development for proposals ranging in value from under one million up to several hundred million dollars

Works with assigned cost proposal budget reviewer to trouble-shoot complex budgeting issues and solicitation requirements and ensures review feedback is incorporated into final budgets

Collects cost inputs from a variety of internal/external sources to ensure competitive market prices and accurate information

Analyzes, makes recommendations, and communicates issues or concerns regarding cost applications and proposal requirements to internal stakeholders for timely discussion on bid response

While leading budget development, provides substantive inputs to guide decision-making on overall design of application

Supports completion of other cost-related documentation during the final production stages of the proposal, as needed

Prepares questions to submit to funders if further clarification is needed

Assists in responding to donor’s request for clarification and further information as it relates to applications and proposals; work with the ID Director of Finance & Operations and Director of Awards Management & Compliance as needed

Upon award, work with the ID Director of Finance & Operations to transition budgets for implementation

Develop and train staff on pricing tools and guidance

Seek efficiencies and adaptive cost and pricing strategies in an evolving industry and organization

Work on new business special projects, as identified and needed

Qualification

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Cost ApplicationsUSAID ExperienceMS ExcelFinance DegreeIndirect Cost RecoveryUSG Regulations KnowledgeDeadline Management

Required

Bachelor’s Degree required; Finance/Accounting or related field preferred

Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, including developing cost applications in response to competitive requests of proposals/applications for USAID (required), as well as other USG and non-USG clients (preferred)

Experience with indirect cost recovery methodologies and budgeting of USG and non-USG clients

Strong knowledge of USG rules and regulations (2 CFR 200, FAR, AIDAR) including cost principles and familiarity with solicitation mechanisms and contract types (i.e. cost reimbursement, fixed price, time and materials)

Demonstrated advanced experience with MS Excel

Excellent organizational, time management skills and strong written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with multiple organizational and professional levels, including multiple cultures

Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities, takes initiative to solve problems

Ability to manage intense, deadline driven process

Demonstrated excellent attention to detail.