About this role
Job SummarySee below for important information regarding this job. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement. Positions will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows: Chantilly, VA: $121,785- $158,322 East Hartford, CT: $120,094-$156,124 Hanscom, AFB: $120,548- $156,715 Manchester, NH: $120,548- $156,715 Ft Worth, TX: $115,711-$150,426
QualificationsTo qualify for a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. AND B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Evaluating contractor disclosure statements for adequacy and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Analyzing contractors' written estimates to calculate the financial impact of contractor accounting practice changes. Formulating official negotiation positions to resolve contractor Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) noncompliances.
Major DutiesEvaluates complex price and cost proposals for major weapon systems, serving as a subject matter expert in applying Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to determine cost reasonableness and allocability.Evaluates contractor financial compliance, cost accounting standards, and disclosure statements to develop strategic government negotiation positions.Formulates technical reports and independent pricing models to resolve difficult cost differences and guide contracting officers on compliance issues.Leads cross-functional teams in evaluating price trends, conducting risk assessments, and representing the government's position during negotiations.Manages complex cost accounting actions and deadlines to ensure agency acquisition policies and federal regulations are consistently met.Evaluates adequacy and compliance of contractor proposed accounting changes and supports the development of official government positions and negotiation strategies.Coordinates, reviews, and integrates team member analyses of cost elements and risk areas into comprehensive guidance.