Contracts Cost Analyst - Serco North America

Looking for a career at a company with a strong work culture and growth opportunities? Serco is a place for you! The position will afford you the opportunity to support the AFRCO Chief of Pricing by providing pricing support in the evaluation of government proposals. Specifically provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to procurement personnel in the resolution of a wide variety of cost and pricing issues.  This position will be located on-site in Crystal City, VA. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your TopSecret/SCI level Clearance.

The Analyst shall assist Contracting Officers with cost objectives and ensuring they are based on sound pricing principles, review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The Contractor shall conduct in depth analysis and evaluation of proposals and present results for the Contracting Officer to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness and completeness.

In this role, you will:

• Utilize knowledge of federal, DoD, and Air Force contracting and pricing regulations, policies, and processes to specific situations.
• Assist Contracting Officers in determining cost objectives and ensure they are based on sound pricing principles.
• Act as the primary cost/price analyst on extremely complex or sensitive contracting issues.
• When required, serve on short-term and long-term teams to deal with specific or unprecedented pricing issues.
• Servs as the technical expert in pricing related matters.
• Review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Conduct in depth analytical and judgmental evaluation of proposals to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Manage significant and complex agency acquisitions involving diverse supplies and services.
• Evaluate technical, audit reports, and legal opinions to determine the various cost elements or justified exceptions in terms of factors, like risk, extent of government assistance, problems of capital investment, and extent of subcontracting.
  

In this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field with a minimum of 10 years in an acquisition related discipline; at least 1 year of experience in DoD/IC environment with demonstrated SCI/SAP working environment experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be proficient in classifed accouting systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work under aggressive schedules with demanding performance requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Active and valid driver’s license
• CONUS travel required

In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $117,838.18 to $196,396.28; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.