COST/PRICE ANALYST (CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD) Work Location: ONSITE in several locations supporting the DIA Clearance: MUST HAVE an active Top Secret Clearance INCATech is seeking a skilled Cost/Price Analyst to provide acquisition, pricing, and financial analysis support for a federal customer supporting defense and intelligence contracting activities. This position will support pre-award acquisition efforts through the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), proposal cost analysis, pricing evaluations, negotiation support, and acquisition strategy advisory services. The successful candidate will work closely with agency leadership, Contracting Officers (COs), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), technical evaluators, and acquisition teams to support compliant, data-driven, and defensible pricing and acquisition decisions. This position requires onsite support and an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide cost and price analysis support for pre-award acquisition activities through contract award.
- Develop, review, and support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).
- Perform detailed cost and price analysis of contractor proposals, including evaluation of: Direct labor costs, Indirect rates, Material costs, Other direct costs (ODCs), Fee/profit structures
- Review and analyze pricing data to ensure compliance with applicable acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with the development of negotiation objectives and provide pricing recommendations to acquisition leadership and contracting personnel.
- Develop price trend analyses and economic forecasts for future accounting periods using analytical methodologies such as: Cost models, Parametric estimating techniques, Random sampling, Trend analysis
- Coordinate technical evaluations of proposal cost elements and integrate findings into comprehensive pricing reports.
- Support acquisition process improvement and policy implementation initiatives.
- Prepare pricing memoranda, cost analysis reports, briefing materials, and supporting acquisition documentation.
- Collaborate with program, technical, financial, and contracting personnel throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Related Experience - Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, acquisition, finance, public administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal cost and price analysis activities.
- Strong working knowledge of: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal cost principles and pricing policies, Pre-award acquisition processes
- Experience developing or evaluating: IGCEs, Cost proposals, Pricing reports, Negotiation objectives
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and pricing data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred - Prior experience supporting defense or intelligence community acquisition organizations.
- Experience supporting large or complex federal acquisitions.
- Familiarity with DCAA audit concepts, indirect rate structures, and contractor accounting systems.
- Experience using cost estimating methodologies and parametric modeling techniques.
- FAC-C, DAWIA, NCMA, CPA, CFA, or related certification preferred.
About INCATech LLC
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc. INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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