RAND
ProposalPricingAnalyst
“Proposal Pricing Analyst at RAND. Skills: Proposal pricing, Budget development, Cost proposal preparation. Perform proposal pricing. Perform financial analyses”
What You'll Achieve.
Impact revenue and profitability; Ensure overall proposal price competitiveness
Industry & Context.
Ability to obtain a U. S. security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma, 4 years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 8 years related experienced without Bachelor's degree, Experience with cost proposal preparation, Knowledge and experience with developing budgets for all non-time and material (T&M) contract, cooperative agreements, and grant types, Ability to obtain a U. S. security clearance
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar disciplines, Experience in Adaptive Planning and Pro Pricer, Limited familiarity with federal contracts and FAR (Federal Access Regulations)
What You'll Do.
Perform proposal pricing
Perform financial analyses
Develop budgets for proposals
Determine staffing mixes
Determine labor categories
Develop budgets matching scope
Ensure appropriately budgeted staff
Ensure appropriately budgeted vendors
Ensure appropriately budgeted subcontractors
Ensure appropriately budgeted other direct costs
Develop business/pricing volumes
Include financial information
Include organizational information
Include necessary exceptions
Participate in pricing color team meetings
Provide alternative pricing scenarios
Put budgets into client format
Support cross-divisional trainings
Contribute to internal team trainings
Work on process improvements
Maintain routine pricing content
Lead pricing on opportunities
Serve as interface with Principal Investigators
Serve as interface with proposal management
Ensure compliant pricing
Ensure competitive pricing
Manage cost volume development
Vet budget justifications
Ensure alignment of budget
Ensure alignment of price volume
Ensure consistency with proposal documents
Ensure accuracy of content
Create budget justification
Incorporate RFP pricing requirements
Incorporate contractual components
Incorporate compliance
Provide guidance to Pricing Specialists
Update pricing information
Document pricing processes
Refine pricing procedures
Drive operational efficiencies
Support training development
Work closely with proposal development
Work closely with contracts and grants
Work closely with research technical staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Principal Investigators; Work with proposal management; Work with division management; Cross-functional Collaboration; Work closely with proposal development; Work closely with contracts and grants; Work closely with research technical staff; Work effectively with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, Prioritize tasks effectively
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