Federal Pricing Manager - WSP USA
Blue Bell, PA
About the Job
WSP is currently seeking a Federal Pricing Manager to lead the development and implementation of pricing strategies to maximize profitability and minimize company risk. As Federal Pricing Manager, you will be a member of the Federal Contracts/Compliance Team and support the management and administration of U.S. Government contracts, including compliance with pricing provisions and clauses of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency FAR supplements. This role involves complex data analysis, competitive pricing analysis, and collaboration with various departments to ensure pricing strategies align with overall business objectives.
The Federal Pricing Manager responsibilities include:
+ Review and interpret solicitation requirements; identify and develop questions addressing contractual requirements that impact pricing compliance and strategy and mitigate related risks
+ Develop cost and pricing exhibits designed to provide compliant and responsive proposal responses
+ Lead all cost volume content development, management, and publication prior to submission, including client solicitations, contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and terminations for convenience
+ Develop and communicate pricing requirements in the proposal planning process
+ Build and populate pricing templates to facilitate identification and population of staff within the estimating data – interacting with Operations, Procurement, and outside sources as necessary
+ Develop, communicate, and execute pricing strategies within proposals
+ Assist in obtaining and negotiating subcontractor/supplier quotes
+ Coordinate and lead pricing reviews with Contracts, Senior Leadership, and other departments as necessary
+ Perform cost/price/profitability analysis on federal contracts
+ Provide pricing compliance training and company pricing policies and procedures awareness to finance, accounting, and operations personnel
+ Identify and lead opportunities to continuously improve pricing training, methodologies, templates, and skills
+ Prepare and/or review cost estimates and ensure prevailing wage cost rates are used, where applicable
+ Interfacing with U.S. government and commercial personnel on pricing inquiries and audits
+ Provide guidance and recommendations during project setup to ensure pricing compliance
+ Conduct internal audits on federal projects to assure company policies/procedures and government regulations are being met and followed
Required Qualifications:
What you will need…
+ 7-10 years of experience working in federal pricing for U.S. Government contracts with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful pricing strategies
+ Four-year bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field from an accredited college or university
+ Ability to express yourself clearly and positively, both verbally and in writing, and have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with multiple departments and senior leadership
+ Capability to respond to a variety of non-routine, and often complex, requests and demands
+ Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and other agency FAR supplements
+ Expertise in government contracting, procurement regulations, federal contract cost principles, prevailing wage requirements, pricing negotiations and cost analysis
+ Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
+ Ability to work independently, in team settings and under time pressured deadlines to accomplish objectives
+ Highest ethics, confidence and skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing business environment
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
The Federal Pricing Manager responsibilities include:
+ Review and interpret solicitation requirements; identify and develop questions addressing contractual requirements that impact pricing compliance and strategy and mitigate related risks
+ Develop cost and pricing exhibits designed to provide compliant and responsive proposal responses
+ Lead all cost volume content development, management, and publication prior to submission, including client solicitations, contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and terminations for convenience
+ Develop and communicate pricing requirements in the proposal planning process
+ Build and populate pricing templates to facilitate identification and population of staff within the estimating data – interacting with Operations, Procurement, and outside sources as necessary
+ Develop, communicate, and execute pricing strategies within proposals
+ Assist in obtaining and negotiating subcontractor/supplier quotes
+ Coordinate and lead pricing reviews with Contracts, Senior Leadership, and other departments as necessary
+ Perform cost/price/profitability analysis on federal contracts
+ Provide pricing compliance training and company pricing policies and procedures awareness to finance, accounting, and operations personnel
+ Identify and lead opportunities to continuously improve pricing training, methodologies, templates, and skills
+ Prepare and/or review cost estimates and ensure prevailing wage cost rates are used, where applicable
+ Interfacing with U.S. government and commercial personnel on pricing inquiries and audits
+ Provide guidance and recommendations during project setup to ensure pricing compliance
+ Conduct internal audits on federal projects to assure company policies/procedures and government regulations are being met and followed
Required Qualifications:
What you will need…
+ 7-10 years of experience working in federal pricing for U.S. Government contracts with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful pricing strategies
+ Four-year bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field from an accredited college or university
+ Ability to express yourself clearly and positively, both verbally and in writing, and have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with multiple departments and senior leadership
+ Capability to respond to a variety of non-routine, and often complex, requests and demands
+ Comprehensive knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and other agency FAR supplements
+ Expertise in government contracting, procurement regulations, federal contract cost principles, prevailing wage requirements, pricing negotiations and cost analysis
+ Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
+ Ability to work independently, in team settings and under time pressured deadlines to accomplish objectives
+ Highest ethics, confidence and skills to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing business environment
#LI-AB3
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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