Description du poste
This position is part of the Office of Management, Department of Energy, with responsibility for supporting the Office of Environmental Management. As a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, you will provide senior-level expertise and strategic guidance in pricing decisions by conducting complex cost analyses, developing financial models, and identifying emerging trends to inform enterprise-wide procurement strategies, optimize resource allocation, and support organizational objectives.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. TheOffice of Management office works to deliver corporate support, leadership, and oversight at the Department of Energy for a wide range of management, procurement, and administrative functions. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, you will: Conducts comprehensive cost and price analyses for complex government acquisitions, ensuring accuracy, cost reasonableness, and compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable agency regulations. Evaluates contractor cost proposals, direct and indirect cost elements, historical data, and accounting systems to determine price reasonableness and cost realism. Develops structured pre-negotiation objectives (e.g., Pre-Negotiation Objectives Memoranda/PNOM) and supports the preparation of Price Negotiation Memoranda (PNM). Evaluates financial risks associated with proposed pricing structures and contract types to recommend optimal pricing strategies. Provides technical advice and guidance to contracting officers and acquisition teams regarding cost and price analysis methodologies, tools, and regulatory requirements. Provides analytical insights and data-driven recommendations to support the successful planning and execution of complex procurements.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Applicants must have at least 4-years experience in contracting or related positions. At least 1 year of that experience must have been specialized experience at or equivalent to work at the next lower grade level of the position in federal service, as defined under Specialized Experience below. AND B. A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management. C. Exceptions: Applicants holding a GS-1102 position in federal service will be considered to have met the standard for positions they occupied on January 1, 2000. This also applies to positions at the same grade in the same agency or other agencies if the specialized experience requirements are met. However, they will have to meet the basic requirements and specialized experience requirements in order to qualify for promotion to a higher grade, unless granted a waiver under Paragraph D. D. Waiver: Applicants may request that the senior procurement executive of DOE, at his or her discretion, waive any part of the requirements above. The senior procurement executive must certify that the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience. With respect to each waiver granted under this Parag