Associate Program Financial Analyst

The PCA position will be responsible for pricing by review requests for proposal to identify and assist the proposalteam in developing responses and bid strategies. The incumbent will work with internal organizations to determine anticipated labor hours and other direct costs to include materials, equipment, subcontractors, travel,etc. while developing and supporting presentation materials. The position will also be involved in Project Controls, cost reporting and analysis, and Scheduling, developing and maintaining MS Project plans, which willsupport the organization.

• Review requests for proposal to identify and assist the proposal team in developing responses
  
• Support proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; riskmitigation; and negotiation
  
• Support in Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; budget preparation; reporting and management; estimate atcompletion (EAC); scheduling and status; estimate to complete (ETC)
  
• Analyze estimates against previous cost experience and recommend adjustments
  
• May participate in negotiation of contract proposals
  
• Provide guidance to team and senior management in the execution of new business cost proposals includingproviding counsel on RFP, FAR, CAS, and disclosure compliance issues
  
• Establish and coordinate schedules, monitor and escalate problems
  
• Develop cost / price models
  
• Assist with pricing cost narratives, price strategy, risk assessment, business case analysis, and preparation /presentation of management briefings
  
• Establish complex program plans and conduct in-depth research to define program requirements
  
• Conduct difficult analytical studies, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret the results
  
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• MA/MS is highly desirable
• Developing knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Ability to understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite , MS Project, Visio, Oracle, Pro Pricer)

The pay scale for this position is $61,124/year - $87,407/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.