Procurement Specialist Senior: Cost Analyst

Procurement Specialist Senior: Cost Analyst

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract to possible Perm

Role Overview

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist with a strong background in cost and price analysis to support contracts administered through the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) for Pentagon customers. This role is focused on performing pre-award and post-award cost analysis and does not involve writing contracts. The specialist will work alongside contracting officers to provide expertise in cost-reimbursement contracting and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform cost and price analysis for pre-award and post-award contract actions.
• Administer cost-type contracts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Conduct quantitative analysis to support procurement strategies.
• Develop negotiation strategies, conduct negotiations, and document the results.
• Review acquisition packages and provide recommendations for FAR-based acquisitions.
• Assist in preparing award documents, including Price Reasonable and Basis of Award memorandums.
• Support the preparation of contract modifications, such as administrative changes and options exercises.
• Assist in resolving invoice payment issues in collaboration with assigned CORs.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in pre-award, award, and post-award federal contracting, procuring products and services utilizing FAR parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16. This must include experience with cost and price analysis techniques as a Federal Employee or Federal Contractor, DoD contracting experience with FAR and DFARS, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in cost and price analysis, quantitative analysis, cost-reimbursement contracting, and negotiation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DCMA or DCAA.
• Previous role as a Cost and Price Analyst, Senior Cost/Price Analyst, Cost Auditor, or Senior Contract Auditor.
• Background in accounting, financial analysis, or as a CPA.
• FAR or DFARS certification.
• Experience with Enterprise Contract Writing Module (ECWM), CON-IT, or PD2 contract writing software.

Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is between $125,000 and $160,000 annually. The pay rate for the contract portion is between $60.10 and $76.92 per hour, based on experience.

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