Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at

Title: Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote (Washington, D.C. area)
Clearance: Public Trust
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Openings: 1
Position Overview

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME to support a federal agency. This role provides day-to-day support for cost estimating, price analysis, and acquisition support across a wide range of federal procurement actions, including micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, large contracts, BPAs, task orders, and interagency agreements.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and cost evaluation plans
• Assist in drafting and reviewing cost proposal instructions for RFQs and RFPs
• Review and analyze cost proposals, bids, and quotations for realism and reasonableness
• Provide cost and price analysis support throughout the contract lifecycle
• Support contract modifications, terminations, and option pricing validation
• Maintain cost data and produce price analysis documentation (~120 actions annually)
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Acquisition, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Acquisition Management Support
• Experience in federal cost estimating and price analysis
• Strong knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition processes
• Experience developing IGCEs and evaluating proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• FAC-C or DAWIA Level III certification (or equivalent)
• NCMA certifications (CFCM, CCCM, etc.)
• Experience supporting high-volume federal acquisition environments
• Familiarity with multiple contract types and lifecycle support

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.