| 12.12.11 / job2383 / AMIDEAST, Inc / Pricing Analyst Washington, DC Compensation: 55-65k TO APPLY: Please visit our website, http://forms.amideast.org/forms/ats_client/, and submit a cover letter and resume with your application. No phone calls, please. JOB: POSITION TITLE: PRICING ANALYST POSITION LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC DEPARTMENT: FP&A POSITION SUMMARY: The Pricing Analyst is responsible for leading pricing review activities with senior management and coordinating with program & international staff to determine pricing structure and strategy. The Pricing Analyst undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participate in the proposal pricing process as a key member of proposal team. • Work closely with Business Development, Programs, Contracts & Finance to ensure accuracy and coordination of pricing data. • Prepare timely, accurate and compliant pricing models. • Lead pricing review with senior management and coordinate with program & international staff to determine pricing structure and strategy. • Utilize processes and tools that result in compliant/quality pricing models. • Develop cost models, cost estimating processes, and cost assessment techniques. • Provide direction to subcontractors and proposal team members involved in proposal preparation. • Support other pricing team members in preparing responses and review of work. • Review cost proposal submissions from program and field offices and coordinate headquarter approval process. QUALIFICATIONS Required: • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline. • 4-6 years experience working in budget/spreadsheet design and analysis. • Proactive, self-directing work approach; High attention to detail. • Strong communication and organizational skills. • Ability to work within deadlines and frequently shifting priorities. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Experience responding to USAID, Department of State and commercial solicitations. Preferred: • 3-4 years experience in international development assistance program pricing (may be concurrent with preceding item). • Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Impromptu, Cognos. Understanding: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will perform other reasonable business-related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other executives when necessary. AMIDEAST reserves the right to change duties and responsibilities as needed. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. EOE. AMIDEAST is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST in its early years focused on promoting U.S. study to students in the MENA region and managing U.S. scholarships and exchanges such as the flagship Fulbright Foreign Student Program. While these important programs continue apace, our work has expanded significantly. Today AMIDEAST programs and services touch the lives of half a million individuals a year – improving educational opportunities and quality, strengthening local institutions, and developing language and professional skills critical for success in the global economy. |
