Proposal Pricing Specialist
Apply NowCompany: SMS Data Products Group, Inc.
Location: Mc Lean, VA 22101
Description:
Overview
SMS is in search of a Pricing Analyst to assist our proposal and finance teams with pricing, compensation research, proposal review. etc. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of US Government estimating and pricing principals, is innovative and creative when pricing proposal material, and able to work independently while also collaborating with team members.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.
SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.
SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
SMS is in search of a Pricing Analyst to assist our proposal and finance teams with pricing, compensation research, proposal review. etc. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of US Government estimating and pricing principals, is innovative and creative when pricing proposal material, and able to work independently while also collaborating with team members.
As a dynamic systems integrator, SMS offers proven solutions in engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expertise in modernizing and optimizing legacy infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and designing, implementing, and managing secure environments, SMS supports business and mission goals with proficiency, quality, and integrity.
SMS has been serving the advanced information technology needs of the federal government since 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 45 years. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.
Submit your resume today!
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
- Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals for small, mid, and large government contracts, as well as commercial customers.
- Develop detailed cost build ups and pricing strategies, perform detailed price modeling with scenario analyses, conduct competitive and historical pricing analyses and support negotiations.
- Review and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFP) documentation and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy.
- Support price proposal and basis of estimate content development and publication prior to submission, along with fair and reasonable price justifications.
- Evaluate subcontractor price/cost proposals in comparison to internal pricing and offer suggestions and pricing strategies.
- Interact with personnel and management at all levels daily.
- Provide reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.
- Prepare and present costs estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies as required.
- Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and SMS policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
- Support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
- Support various departmental business management & operations functions.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working in pricing federal government contracts, researching compensation, and reviewing/understanding Requests for Proposals (RFP).
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Management, Finance, Economics, or closely related discipline with a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience. Will consider an additional 4 years of work experience in lieu of degree.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical, problem solving, math skills, and general finance acumen.
- Demonstrated self-starter with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and communicate with a variety of stakeholders.
- US Citizenship required and must successfully pass a background investigation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pricing and Proposal Analyst Experience
- A minimum of 3 years of Earned Value Management experience
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other Government Regulations
- Knowledge of the Service Contract Act and other government-related applicable standards and regulations
SMS is a dynamic systems integrator established in 1976, delivering talented teams and innovative, cost-effective solutions and services to support our customers' missions for more than 47 years. Our ability to hire and retain quality people in a rapidly evolving IT market is proven through our employee retention rate averaging over 3 years. At SMS, we place a high value on quality of service, customer satisfaction, and best-of-breed policies and practices, resulting in CMMI Level 3 certification and ISO registrations including 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States.
SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.