Avant Garde federal consulting team is seeking a Cost Estimating and Price Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support acquisition and financial management functions. This is a fully remote position and contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day to day cost estimating and price analysis support across a range of federal contractual instruments including micro purchases, task orders, and large contracts
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using accepted methodologies
• Draft cost proposal instructions and develop price evaluation plans
• Perform cost and price analysis for proposals, quotes, and bids
• Conduct cost realism and price reasonableness evaluations
• Prepare price analysis documentation and memoranda
• Support contract administration activities including option pricing, variance analysis, and invoice review
• Maintain and enhance historical cost databases and recommend process improvements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent coursework in business related fields
• Extensive experience performing cost and price analysis within federal acquisition environments
• Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS cost principles
• Experience supporting both pre award and post award pricing activities
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills required
• Experience developing and maintaining cost databases preferred
Work Environment
• Primarily remote, office based work
• Sedentary role with occasional light lifting or movement of equipment