Contracts Administration Proposal Pricing Analyst

: Overview: APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular LOCATION: Oak Ridge, TN or Remote (US Based Locations) SALARY RANGE: $92,289.60 - $128,377.60 PURPOSE: Works independently to ensure all requests assigned are managed in a timely manner, meeting applicable regulations, procedures, guidelines and customer requirements and expectations. Performs contracts administration proposal pricing coordination and activities in the preparation and submission of proposals/request for proposals (RFP)to include scheduling proposal pricing activities, RFP business volume review and requirements analysis, business volume proposal development, writing and production resulting in contract awards for a wide variety of materials and services for Federal, State, and commercial needs. Responsibilities:

• Prepares business and cost volume proposals using knowledge of and experience in industry standard business proposal development processes. Includes development of, documenting and maintaining support records.
• Examines internal estimates for labor, material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness in support of proposals.
• Provides guidance and input on pricing and collaborate with program writers on basis of estimate to drive effective pricing and pricing structure.
• Coordinates with Business Development Proposal Manager on development of schedule for business and cost volume tasks.
• Assists the Proposal Pricing Manager with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, scientific, technical, education or related field and 10-14 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience performing duties as described may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

• Must have a complete understanding of the industry standard competitive proposal/request for proposal development process.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of contract pricing and of operation practices in contract administration and source selection.
• Extensive knowledge and experience developing government and commercial pricing. Methodologies to include firm fixed price (FFP), time and material (T&M), labor hour (LH), cost-plus fixed fee (CPFF), and cost-plus award fee (CPAF).
• Experience writing and editing proposals.
• Must have good communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to communicate with all levels of people, both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of uniform contract structure and government contracting vehicles.
• Knowledge of government proposal/request for proposal requirements and pricing.
• Must have a mastery of MS Office Applications.
• Working knowledge of, and interaction with, other function areas including Legal, Accounting, Finance and program technical personnel.

• The candidate's starting salary will be determined upon hire and ORAU will use salary survey data, internal comparators, and the candidate's qualifications to determine salary.

TOTAL REWARDS ORAU has a strategic approach to providing total rewards to employees through a fair, equitable, and competitive total compensation package. The goal of our total rewards system is to integrate compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance, recognition, development, and career opportunities to attract, engage, and retain the talent required to achieve ORAU's business objectives. The benefit component of our total rewards program supports business goals by offering the following benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Legally required benefits
• Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement plan contribution matching
• Disability insurance
• Group life insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Section 125 reimbursement accounts
• Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings

The ORAU total reward package also promotes work-life balance. Mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, ORAU offers the following additional work-life benefits based on employee eligibility:

• Telework
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
• Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program