Pre-Award Contracts/Pricing Specialist with Security Clearance

About the role

Precise Systems is seeking a Pre-Award Contract/Pricing Specialist in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Local candidates are preferred who can work 3 days per week from our Lexington Park, Maryland Headquarters. Remote delivery will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand customer requirements through RFPs and participation in business development and proposal activities.
• Support the development of realistic cost proposal schedules that meet RFP and company requirements and deadlines.
• Generate detailed pricing using a pricing model, proposal structure, and pricing strategy with MS Excel.
• Participate in pricing reviews to effectively incorporate pricing structure and strategy.
• Cook with Precise Systems Procurement personnel to facilitate subcontractor proposal pricing activities and ensure subcontractor compliance with RFP requirements.
• Prepare cost volume documents:
  • In accordance with RFP requirements, FAR/DFAR requirements and in a timely manner.
  • Work with cross-functional teams for planning, organization, writing, editing, and production of cohesive price/cost volumes with appropriate disclosures, explanatory responses and supporting data to justify adequacy, realism reasonableness, and audit validation.
  • Thorough reviews of fellow team member's narratives and pricing documentation.
  • Work with Proposal team to integrate pricing and program strategy into a winning proposal.
• Complete Pre-Award agreements and contract actions.

Requirements

• Minimum (3) years of experience in federal government/industry proposals, acquisition, finance, or contracts functions.
• Experience with a variety of contract types (e.g. CPFF, T&M, and FFP).
• Navy specific and CPFF experience are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency using various software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Positive, customer-service focus with the ability to actively listen, elicit information, comprehend issues/needs, inspire teamwork, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, working on several projects simultaneously.
• Track record of building effective working relationships and communicating successfully with senior level internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, follow-through on projects from conception to completion, and complete work accurately and timely with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation, eagerness to learn, attention-to-detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible and willing to adjust to the needs and priorities of a growing business.

Qualifications

• Preferred U.S. Citizenship.

Skills

• Strong understanding of federal contracting regulations and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other relevant software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Precise Systems offers a comprehensive professional services benefits package including health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities. We also recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $68,090.42 - $110,000.60 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of a fast-paced government contracting environment.