Strategic Contract Price/Cost Analyst

US Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, DC, seeks a Contract Price/Cost Analyst within the Office of Management to provide senior-level pricing guidance by conducting cost analyses, building financial models, and supporting enterprise-wide procurement strategies for the Office of Environmental Management.

The role emphasizes analyzing direct and indirect costs, developing pricing positions, and contributing to negotiations to defend pricing proposals.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of contracting or related experience; 1 year at the next lower grade level (GS-12) or equivalent.
• 3 of 4 specialized-experience elements required (detailed cost/price analyses; evaluating cost elements; developing pre-negotiation pricing; participating in negotiations).
• Education cannot be substituted for GS-13 specialized experience.
• Volunteer experience counted as qualifying experience.

Skills

Cost analyses

Pricing strategies

Financial modeling

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, or related field

Job description

The US Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, DC, seeks a Contract Price/Cost Analyst within the Office of Management to provide senior-level pricing guidance by conducting cost analyses, building financial models, and supporting enterprise-wide procurement strategies for the Office of Environmental Management.

The role emphasizes analyzing direct and indirect costs, developing pricing positions, and contributing to negotiations to defend pricing proposals.