Cost Estimation Specialist

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States JSTOOGOOD, LLC Full time
About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)We are a proud equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a positive environment that supports every employee's professional and personal objectives. Our goal is to elevate the impact our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team.

JST empowers employees to make decisions and take action, improving overall organizational growth and employee development. We value the well-being of every employee, encouraging healthy lifestyles, family activities, and community involvement.

JST enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government, and the private sector, working together to help federal customers make a difference. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Job DescriptionJoint Strategic Technologies (JST) is seeking a Cost Analyst to prepare the organization's pricing of its services and ODCs to the government while maintaining competitiveness in the current market landscape. This individual will report to the Pricing Manager, conducting market research, assisting with pricing policy design, preparing pricing responses, and overseeing historical pricing data maintenance.

This full-time remote position offers a complete benefits package, a collaborative work environment, and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare pricing responses on competitive service contracts ranging from $4M to $100M or higher.
  • Collaborate with the Pricing Manager and Executive Leadership to devise and recommend bidding strategies to effectively compete against competitors.
  • Interact with Capture Managers and capture team members, business development, and contracts departments, Pricing Manager, and executive management to understand Level of Effort and pricing requirements.
  • Summarize conclusions derived from competitive analysis, conduct formal briefings to executive management, respond to various competitive scenarios, and counterpoints during real-time strategy discussions.
  • Conduct pricing proposal reviews.
  • Responsible for thorough analysis of solicitation's pricing requirements and evaluation criteria post-RFP, gathering intelligence, and developing a competitive pricing strategy culminating in a target rate, win price, or other analysis as appropriate.

Requirements
  • 2+ years of professional service in pricing, program control, financial analysis, market research, or consulting focused on providing business strategies, competitive intelligence, or market research within the Federal marketplace.
  • Strong understanding of federal government pricing processes and policies, FAR, DFAR, compliance matrices, and GSA Schedule contracts.
  • Understanding of Contract Types, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Time & Material (T&M), Firm Fix Price (FFP), etc.
  • Understanding of Wage Determinations for Service Contract Act (SCA) employees.
  • Understanding of cost vs. price, direct and indirect rate structures, professional compensation structures (salary and fringe), and labor classifications (Exempt and non-exempt).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, with a strong focus on Excel.
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business (additional years of experience may substitute for a degree).
  • Attention to detail, creativity, and inquisitiveness.
  • Ability to be equally successful working independently and within a team.
  • Good organizational skills, particularly around manipulating spreadsheets for what-if analysis.
  • Ability to generate moderate to complex Excel spreadsheets for presentation to leadership.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills.

Salary and BenefitsThe estimated salary for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, JST offers a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development.

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