Pricing and Program Financial Analyst

Company: Evoke Research And Cons
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Evoke is seeking a Pricing and Program Financial Analyst to join our team in Washington, DC area.Evoke Consulting is a Federal Management Consulting firm specializing in strategic business and technology services areas across the federal market. We provide solutions to agencies and entities including Veterans Affairs, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and more. We defy the standard employee experience in government contracting with a commitment to providing a wide range of opportunities for our employees to grow professionally and socially by investing more than our competition in training our team and rewarding high performance. Evokers are hard-working, team-oriented, and come from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. We value our employees' ideas and act on suggestions for change and development as a firm.Responsibilities:PricingLead and or support contract pricing includes model generation, development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), creation of time-phased budgets/financials, and population of customer templatesEnsure BOEs and Level of Effort (LOE) analysis aligns with the PWS requirements outlined in solicitations to achieve maximum value for minimum cost by integrating and collaborating with other proposal team membersProvide pricing strategy recommendations to increase revenue and/or profit in response to solicitationsCost Volume Book Boss and author of related pricing narratives; ensure pricing narratives/volumes align with accompanying narrative/volumes to produce a cohesive proposal package for submissionConduct market research to assess the competitive landscape on similar products and services (i.e., Black Hat activities)Assess data from a variety of sources to gain competitive insights into pricing strategiesDocument lessons-learned post-submission and action them accordingly to improve the pricing development process continuouslyBrief resultant pricing and strategy/approach to senior company leadership/executivesSupport concurrent solicitation responses while maintaining a high level of accuracy in work products; high level of organization requiredProgram Control/FinanceLead project set up and maintenance in compliance with contractual terms and conditionsEstablish time-phased cost performance baseline budgets and Estimate to Complete (ETC) / Estimate at Complete (EAC) for the customer and internal forecasting requirements, including indirect expensesSupport oversight of subcontractor negotiations, modifications, and financial performance monitoring (and select vendors as required)Monitor contract & subcontract funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line item detail as requiredSupport accurate and timely billing to our customers, including rapid resolution of accounts receivable/cash collections issues with customersSupport subcontractor/consultant invoice reviews checking for accuracy and adequate funding, as well as assist with processing invoices through accounts payableProvide analytical contributions to identify financial risks, opportunities, profitability, variances, and issue resolution in collaboration with Project Managers, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/AccountingPerform analytical review, accuracy, quality, and compliance checks of cost reporting documentationPerform ad-hoc financial analysis as requested by various stakeholdersContribute to the development of monthly Program Review supporting documentationSupport the monthly close process including monthly revenue recognition, indirect cost research, Budget to Actuals Variance Analysis, and ReportingPeriodic audit support as requiredEducation and Years of Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent with at least 6 years experience in the federal Government contracting industry serving in pricing and program finance roles; 4 years additional relevant years of experience may be substituted for a degree.Professional Experience and Skills:Proficiency in Microsoft products with expertise in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft TeamsExpert-level user in Microsoft Excel and a working knowledge of relevant accounting software systems; JAMIS Prime accounting software experience preferredExperience working as a pricing and program control/finance analyst in the Government contracting industrySuperior organization skills and dedication to completing projects on time; very high attention to detail and work quality is a must;Strong analytical & research skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, and demonstrates critical thinkingAbility to anticipate requirements and proactively address new tasks to completionGood negotiation and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; must effectively communicate and present complex information to senior/executive leadershipAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment to deconflict competing deadlines and maintain superior work qualityEnthusiastic and passionate about contributions towards work products and driving the overall success of the companyWorking knowledge of FARExperience with Federal Supply Schedules and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts preferredSecurity Clearance:Applicants selected must be eligible to work in the United States and may be subject to a government security investigation. No immediate requirement for a security clearance. Must meet eligibility requirements for access to protected information.Evoke is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any additional factors that are protected by law

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