Senior Government Pricing Analyst

WPS Health Solutions; Newark (NJ); Remote; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Government Pricing Analyst, where your expertise in financial analysis and pricing strategies will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of federal government contracts. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful projects that support our nation's military and veterans. If you are passionate about pricing and eager to make an impact, this role is tailored for you. You'll engage with cross-functional teams, develop financial models, and lead discussions that drive strategic business growth. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Remote and hybrid work options

Performance bonus opportunities

401(k) with matching

Competitive paid time off

Health and dental insurance from DAY 1

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models for decision support.
• Collaborate with teams for proposal development.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Pricing Strategy

Cost Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Deltek Cost Accounting System

Job description

Description

Role Snapshot

Our Senior Government Pricing Analyst will support key strategic business opportunities through pricing and costing analyses for WPS's new and existing federal government contracts and our new commercial line of business, Data Logistics. Core highlights of responsibilities:

• You will develop and maintain financial models used for decision support


• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for proposal development.


• You will own regular government pricing requirements such as forward pricing rate proposals

Salary Range

$95,000-115,000

The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and may fall outside of this range.

Work Location

We are open to 100% remote work in the following approved states:
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• Are passionate about pricing, costing, and the federal healthcare marketplace.


• Are curious about our businesses, the various operational functions, and strive to continually develop a deeper understanding of the company and industry.


• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are interested in being on the 'front-lines' of new business growth.


• Exhibit growing decision strength - go beyond identifying issues or decision points by providing actionable solution options and bringing recommendations with supporting rationale to management.


• Like to take ownership of deliverables, striving to create value-added analysis rather than merely preparing a mechanical update.


• Have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a strong attention to detail and quality.


• Have an analytical mindset, including the ability to successfully perform independent, in-depth analysis and generate concise conclusions.


• Have abilities to manage time and competing priorities to meet strict deadlines.


• Have advanced capabilities and proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

What will I gain from this role?

• Knowledge and experience in financial analysis as well as a foundational understanding of performing business with our government.


• Establishing direct relationships with key leaders throughout the organization, including senior leadership.


• Presenting and leading discussions on various government proposal activities.


• Playing an integral part in WPS's growth strategy and seeing the fruits of your labor be actualized.


• Working in an environment that serves our Nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Accounting OR Finance) or equivalent post high school and/or related work experience.


• 2 or more years of related work experience within the Accounting and Finance arenas.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience working in finance, accounting, or pricing roles.


• Federal government specific contracting knowledge (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)).


• In lieu of federal government specific knowledge, strong knowledge of cost accounting.


• Deltek Cost Accounting system knowledge.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber internet


• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)


• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available


• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities


• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately)


• Competitive paid time off


• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1


• Professional and Leadership Development Programs


• Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml)

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition

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