Pricing Analyst

DirectViz Solutions, (DVS) is a rapidly growing government contractor that provides strategic services that meet mission IT needs for government customers. DVS provides innovative information technology solutions to government clients through the knowledge and expertise of our dedicated employees. DVS is an employee-centric employer that provides competitive compensation, comprehensive medical plans, 401k match, PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and employee recognition and appreciation programs.

At DVS, we recognize that our employees are our number one resource. If you are a problem-solving people-person, apply today!

DVS is looking for a mid-level Pricing Analyst to join the corporate Contracts and Pricing team in Vienna, VA with a hybrid work schedule (in the office Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday). This position is responsible for contract administration on Government and commercial contracts, including cost-reimbursable, time and materials, and fixed price contracts.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply and welcomed.

Passionate about government contracting while also looking for work life balance? DVS has a great opportunity for a mid-level Pricing Analyst at our corporate headquarters: this is a hybrid position at our office on Spring Hill Road in Vienna, VA on Tuesdays through Thursdays and remote Mondays and Fridays. In this role, you will play an integral part contributing your expertise and experience on federal government proposals. Area of expertise of but not limited too - Team work, strategies to win, data gathering, development of pricing related management briefings, cost/ price models, cost/ price narratives, acquiring cost/ pricing management approvals, and maintaining pricing related documentation.

Nature of the Role:

This is a non-supervisory, individual contributor role for a highly effective professional who likes to work in a small team yet be productive autonomously and without micromanagement.

Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret Government and Prime Contractor RFPs for cost/price volume requirements and contribute to a final product that complies with all solicitation instructions
• Perform fact-finding and data gathering with cross-functional proposal teams to ensure that all attributable cost elements associated with a solution are accounted for in the pricing solution
• Build pricing solutions using technical Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and incorporate appropriate cost information in accordance with the organization's financial constraints and other best estimating practices
• Present comprehensive reports of cost/price analyses to leadership and other intra-organizational stakeholders for their review and approval
• Develop cost/price volumes outlining the organizational process for estimating cost and the corresponding methodology/rationale for the proposed cost elements
• Review cost/price volumes to ensure they adhere to RFP requirements, government regulations, including TINA and certified cost or pricing data, including compliance with internal company policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards.
• Manage priorities in an efficient manner while tasked with several proposal activities at a time to meet their deadlines.
• Work under general supervision, typically reporting to a manager or head of a unit/dept.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

• Strong skills in using Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Must have strong working knowledge of supporting cost/price proposals (e.g. evaluating and understanding RFPs, developing cost/price models and narratives, summarizing financials, supporting strategic discussions related to price with executive leadership)
• Strong communication skills needed to interact with program personnel, as well as supporting infrastructure functions such as Contracts, Proposal Management, and Capture Management.
• Must be a detailed-oriented person with strong analytical skills and ability to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Ability to work on significant portions of a project with limited supervision.
• A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Grace under pressure is an ideal attribute in this role

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.