Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate, Industry Specialty Services

BDO USA, LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking a Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate to support clients through the full lifecycle of federal contracting, including proposal development, negotiations, and compliance with FAR/DFARS. You will collaborate with clients, internal SMEs, subcontractors, and government customers to deliver compliant contract and pricing solutions.

The role requires 3+ years of federal contracting experience, familiarity with FAR/DFARS/CAS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of federal contracting experience, required.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and/or other federal contracting regulations, required.
• Experience working with GSA Schedules, OTAs, and other non-FAR based awards, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing full lifecycle contract administration for federal clients including proposal development, negotiations, execution, performance, modifications, and contract closeout.
• Review solicitations and proposals for compliance risks; support development of budget models, cost narratives, business volumes, and representations and certifications.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, CAS and agency regulations to negotiate awards and ensure compliance across federally funded projects.
• Manage subcontractor compliance including onboarding, flowdowns, price reasonableness, and performance monitoring.
• Lead development and tracking of small business subcontracting plans and reporting.
• Develop and complete compliant contract files, performance trackers, and reporting templates to maintain deliverables and disclosures.
• Review and develop client policies and procedures, tools, templates, and internal controls to meet federal portfolio requirements.
• Support firm development activities and marketing initiatives including trade shows, networking, and cross servicing opportunities.
• Prepare thought leadership such as articles or presentations for webinars and conferences.
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or law

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Icertis

Job description

Job Summary:

The Federal Contracts & Pricing Senior Associate is responsible for supporting clients in the full lifecycle of federal contracting. This includes prime contract administration, strategic proposal development, subcontract management, and ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements. This role requires close communication with our clients, internal subject matter experts, subcontractors and external contracting parties, and government customers to deliver compliant contract and pricing solutions.

Job Duties:

• Assists in managing full lifecycle contract administration for federal clients including proposal development, negotiations, execution, performance, modifications, and contract closeout
• Reviews solicitations and proposals for compliance risks; support development of budget models, cost narratives, business volumes, and representations and certifications
• Interprets and applies the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), agency-specific regulations, unique terms and conditions, and performance requirements to effectively negotiate execution of awards and ensure compliance across federally funded projects
• Manages subcontractor compliance including onboarding, agreement execution, flowdowns, price reasonableness exercises, and performance monitoring
• Leads development and tracking of small business subcontracting plans and reporting
• Develops and completes compliant contract files, performance trackers, report templates, and other documentation to maintain and track deliverables, modification triggers, required reporting / disclosures, and overall compliance with awards
• Reviews and develops client policies and procedures, tools, templates, and other internal controls related to contract administration, procurement, accounting, human resources, and other functional areas to ensure they meet the requirements of the client's federal portfolio
• Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to attending trade shows, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Prepares thought leadership such as articles or presentations for webinars and conferences
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assists in the workload supervision and scheduling, development, and training of staff
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates and interns
• Trains associates and interns on how to use current software tools and consulting methodology

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in business, finance, or law, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of federal contracting experience, required
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, CAS and/or other federal contracting regulations, required
• Experience working with unique award types such as General Service Administration (GSA) Schedules, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), and other non-FAR based awards, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• CFCM or CPCM, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Icertis implementation or user knowledge, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Business Systems and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Proactive and able to work with limited supervision

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $80,000 - $110,000
Maryland Range: $80,000 - $110,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $110,000

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