Contract Price/Cost Analyst

Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Performs contract cost and price analysis for DLA’s most complex procurements, which typically involves the development of theoretical approaches beyond commonly used acquisition strategies, procurement instruments and methods. Conducts in-depth analysis of proposals to evaluate the reasonableness of proposed contract prices. Prepares comprehensive recommendations for negotiation objectives concerning cost, profit, and price. Analyzes forecasted price trends, economic factors, and efficiencies in production for future periods. Coaches team members in the selection and application of appropriate problem‑solving methods and techniques, and provides advice on methods, practices and procedures. Monitors and reports on project status, reviews completed work, and ensures that management expectations, instructions, priorities, deadlines and product quality are followed and achieved. Trains Contract Price Cost Analysts and Contract Specialists as needed. Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Tour of Duty: Flexible. Security Requirements: Non‑Critical Sensitive. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt. Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Bargaining Unit Status: No. Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information. Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info. Qualifications 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Contracting Requirement above, to qualify for the GS‑13 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS‑12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time‑in‑grade (General Schedule positions only), time‑after competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut‑off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Working knowledge of business strategies and program or technical requirements sufficient to perform analysis of financial statements and technical capabilities. Understanding and applying the concepts of quantitative analysis. Calculating direct and indirect cost rates, material costs and direct labor hours. Understanding of current industry practices for those commodities managed by supply chains and using them to evaluate the reasonableness of proposed costs and prices. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education: Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full‑time study. Such study may have been performed on a full‑time or part‑time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full‑time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional Information Position requires DoD Acquisition Acquisition, Technology & Logistics, level 3 certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2‑years. For more details and resources. As required by 5 C.F.R.: 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194). Drug‑Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six‑month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug‑testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee’s inability to successfully pass, or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a “Drug Test Statement of Understanding” if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug‑testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr DLA Careers