Cost and Pricing Specialist – US based remote

Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Cost and Pricing Specialist.

Position Description: The Cost and Pricing Specialist will act as a subject matter expert providing cost and pricing knowledge and guidance. The Cost and Pricing Specialist works closely with technical staff in preparing for and developing detailed budgets and cost proposals for international development projects, primarily those of USAID. The Cost and Pricing Specialist is engaged at various points in the business cycle and works under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Cost and Pricing, with oversight from the Senior Director of Cost and Pricing.

The position can be fully remote from a continental US-based location or hybrid/remote within a commutable distance to either one of our office locations in Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and prepare cost proposals in response to client requirements. In collaboration with technical staff, prepare budgets (CPFF, T&M, and Fixed Price) in MS Excel for international development project proposals to USAID and other clients;

* Under the Deputy Director of Cost and Pricing’s direction, conduct negotiations with clients on contracts where performing as Cost Lead;

* Provide cost and pricing advice to proposal teams in conjunction with proposal objectives;

* Negotiate budgetary items with subcontractors with guidance from technical staff and maintain Tetra Tech reputation throughout negotiating process;

* Prepare supporting documentation for cost proposal submissions, including budget narratives, certifications, etc.;

* Present draft proposal budgets for reviews and prepare briefings for Senior Management review;

* Assist technical staff in completing costed modifications;

* Assist in the design and implementation of improvements to cost and pricing processes and procedures;

* Assist in enforcement of compliance with the company’s cost and pricing processes and procedures;

* Assist in development and facilitation of trainings to staff related to cost and pricing; and

* Perform other duties as requested by the Deputy Director of Cost and Pricing or Senior Director of Cost and Pricing when successful completion of business operations requires a cooperative effort.

Minimum qualifications required:

* Bachelor’s degree in a related field;

* Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in new business development required; candidates with experience in cost proposal development may qualify for a higher-level designation;

* Extremely proficient in MS Excel, particularly budget development and formula utilization;

* Highly proficient in MS Office applications;

* Outstanding interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;

* Exemplary collegiality, reliability, and follow through across teams and tasks;

* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects;

* Demonstrated detail orientation and exceptionally high levels of organization;

* Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with poise and professionalism; and

* Current U.S. work authorization is required at the time of application.