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Duties

Conducts in-depth analysis of proposals to evaluate the reasonableness of proposed contract prices. Prepares comprehensive recommendations on negotiation objectives concerning cost, profit, and price, and provides advice on cost and price matters. Performs cost or price analysis of proposals, involving complex cost structures of large corporations, cost and/or incentive-type contracts, initial productions runs, new product research and development that necessitate projecting changes. Prepares final in-depth cost analysis reports, which set forth the various negotiation positions recommended and forms the primary basis for final negotiation. Develops recommendations for procurement contracting officers to use in negotiations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GS-12: Exempt / GS-11: Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, your resume must support: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: A.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR B.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above. B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut- off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes GS-11: Analyzes and evaluates cost elements of proposals to determine their reasonableness and appropriateness. Analyzes financial and other related statements to determine the adequacy of contractors' financial positions. Requests information from Contracting Officers/Acquisition Specialists or contractors when necessary. Reviews field reports upon receipt to assure that they are responsive, complete, and sufficient for contract negotiation purposes. Obtains additional field input or independently develops data to support various negotiating positions. Arranges fact-finding conferences to discuss controversial issues and considers all factors in developing negotiation recommendations. Participates in negotiations, as required to explain and defend the Government's position and the methods used to reach it. Advises and assists contracting personnel on pricing matters when available data is insufficient to prepare a price reasonableness determination. GS-12: Performing in-depth evaluations of contractor proposals using price/cost analysis such as comparison of historical pricing, review of actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. Negotiating complex issues related to questioned costs or price information on contractor proposals. Understanding of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analytical skill sufficient for analysis and resolution of complex problems, including knowledge of procurement regulations and policies as it relates to price / cost analysis. Communicating orally and/or in writing with other Government agencies to obtain critical information necessary to evaluate contractor cost proposals. C. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, to qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess: GS-11 Level: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or, three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for only the GS-12 grade level.

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address DLA Land and Maritime 3990 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43218 US
• Name: DLA Land and Maritime POC
• Phone: (614) 692-0313
• Email: [email protected]