Contract Price/Cost Analyst

Contract Price/Cost Analyst This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo As a Contract Price/Cost Analyst at the NH-1102-4 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as Contract Price/Cost Analyst, responsible for performing price, cost and financial analysis for complex weapon systems. Analyzes contractors' proposals and prepares price/cost analysis based on audit information, technical and/or DCMA input and independent judgment and research, assessing cost realism and the reasonableness, allowability and allocability of proposed costs. Maintains awareness of economic conditions, business trends, inflation rates, etc. applying that knowledge to the analysis performed. Advises acquisition managers, contracting officers, and contract specialists on all pricing matters and financial aspects of multi-million dollar acquisition programs including highly complex research and development, pre-production, production, and service requirements. Serves as key member of negotiation team. Maintains awareness of overall procurement workload and program directions to facilitate advance planning of necessary pricing actions. Analyzes audit reports, laws, regulations and Office of Federal Procurement Policy guidelines as a basis for modifying current policy or developing new policies and procedures. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance This is an acquisition position coded Professional in Contracting. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back to Basics (B2B) certification within 36 months of entrance on duty. Incumbent must also acquire 80 continuous learning points every two years. Qualifications You may qualify at the NH -04 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Candidates must meet at least 2 of the 3 specialized experience requirements: Experience evaluating contractor proposals, including performing detailed analysis on individual elements of cost and fee/profit, analyzing cost factors and trends, and developing documentation to substantiate government cost/negotiation positions. Experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 15, Department of Defense (DoD) Supplement part 215, and associated statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. Experience with use of negotiation techniques and the ability to meet and deal with representatives of the private sector and with Government experts of managers sufficient to procure extensive services and complex systems and equipment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Navstar Inc.