Pricing Specialist – Government Contracting Proposal Finance Analyst

Project Financial Services Associates

As a Project Financial Services Associate, you will have the opportunity to work as part of multidisciplinary teams on project & financial management in a dynamic and challenging environment. Each associate will provide pre and post award project financial management (business proposal development, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, PRICING, financial monitoring/reporting) for a diverse portfolio of projects funded mainly under Federal and some foundation grant contracts. Seeking government contracting experience (i.e. GSA, etc.).

Responsibilities:

The new associates will focus on a range of pre and post award financial management and organizational tasks, reporting directly to the Project Financial Services Manager, with a range of responsibilities, including:

· Serve as the primary financial business partner for the program areas.

· Build relationships with leadership, project teams and all departments throughout the organization

· Help create and maintain a department culture that emphasizes collaboration, contribution, and positive and constructive relationship building

· Prepare business proposals for the federal government, foundations, state and local governments and other non-profit entities.

· Develop and monitor a detailed spending strategy for complex, (sometimes) multi-funded projects, considering funder preferences and constraints.

· Prepare financial reports, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with agreement terms.

· Interpret provisions in contract documents relating to payment terms, billing, limitations on cost, and requirements for budget modifications and extensions.

· Determine the correct allocation of expenses to funding sources.

· Interact with project teams, legal, and funding agencies to resolve financial issues.

· Perform financial analysis to support financial planning and decision-making.

· Monitor spending, compliance, and the need for potential budget modifications or extensions.

· Prepare budgets and budget modifications for submission to funders.

· Prepare materials and lead meetings for effective management of financial issues.

· Identify and report risks related to completeness, timeliness, budget, or any other area that is discovered during the performance of the work.

· Related and derivative tasks from the above, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in related field

· Experience in pre and post-award management of federal contracts

· Federal contract experience, pricing a MUST

· Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills required.

· Experience with automated accounting and budgeting systems preferred.

· Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

· Excellent attention to detail, ability to switch between tasks mindfully, and strong analytic and decision-making skills.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

· Able to work independently and own the work process from start to finish.

· If necessary, must be able to work outside standard working hours to meet critical deadlines.

This position is fully remote, permanently, and can be based anywhere in US.