Contract Price/Cost Analyst

Department of Energy Headquarters; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy Headquarters, via the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), seeks a Contract Price/Cost Analyst to provide management with price and cost insights, evaluate procurement actions, and negotiate final expenses on contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.

You will review cost proposals, coordinate audits, advise contracting officers and program managers, and present pricing analyses to support source selection decisions.

Qualifications

• College transcripts are required for qualification.
• Education must be from an accredited institution recognized by USDOE.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contractor cost proposals, pricing data, and economic trends across all acquisition phases to establish the government's pre-negotiation pricing position.
• Review annual incurred cost submissions and indirect rate proposals; coordinate audit support and negotiate final rates with contractors.
• Advise contracting officers, program managers, and source evaluation boards; present comparative cost analyses to support source selection decisions.

Skills

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Procurement

Pricing analysis

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters

This position is part of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). As a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, you will provide information to management and other officials on price and cost issues, evaluate procurement actions, awards, grants and cooperative agreements, and negotiate final expenses incurred on various contracts.

Key Responsibilities

The National Energy and Technology Laboratory (NETL) office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow.

We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement.

Veterans shape the future of energy As a Contract/Price Cost Analyst at the full performance, you will: Evaluate contractor cost proposals, pricing data, and economic trends across all acquisition phases (pre-award through closeout) for complex contracts, grants, and agreements to establish the government's pre-negotiation pricing position.

Review annual incurred cost submissions and indirect rate proposals, coordinate audit support, and exercise authority to negotiate and settle provisional billing rates and final indirect cost rates with contractors. Coordinate and analyze incurred-cost and closeout audits to determine final allowable and allocable costs and negotiate final financial settlements to retire completed contracts.

Reconcile conflicting findings among technical evaluations and external audit reports to synthesize comprehensive pricing reports and cost conclusions. Advise contracting officers, program managers, and source evaluation boards by assessing contractor capabilities and evaluating proposal responsiveness. Present comparative cost analyses to support source selection decisions.

Requirements & Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $143062/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.