Pricing Analyst

Company:	Dell Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (306)
Job Location(s):	Fairfax
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Associate Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Finance - Analysis

Position Description

Clearance Required	Yes-Ability to Obtain
US Citizenship Required	Yes
Schedule	Full Time
Date Posted	6/10/2010
Location	VA-FAIRFX-WILLW OKS

Job Description
Conduct cost estimates to determine proposed contract pricing terms. Compile materials and price lists from product/services specification documents. Computes estimates of materials, equipment, and/or labor costs, and calculate profit, gross margins and other cashflow and pricing metric. Successful candidate for this position will be responsible for senior level PRICING activities as a member of the Pricing Government Services organization supporting National Security and Intelligence Division. This position will be located in Fairfax, Virginia. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing pricing proposals in accordance with Cost Estimating System, being a leader to the development of pricing strategy, performing financial/competitive analyses, assessing market conditions related to pricing and supporting contract negotiations. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and assist in the review of detailed BOEs. Candidate will also prepare/participate in all levels of proposal reviews. Typical duties will include RFP Analysis, pricing model development, BOE review, preparation of Cost Element Breakdowns, compilation of pricing source data and preparation of customer pricing formats. Candidate will use and update existing models and/or templates primarily in MS Excel.*hj (M)
Required Skills
Required Skills: * Candidates must have strong financial analysis/account skills and capabilities. * Experience with captilization, expense, depreciation and revenue recognition methodologies * Detailed and working knowledge of MS Excel is essential. * Working knowledge of Cost Estimating Systems, profitability analysis and BOE development. * Requires experience with CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP, and FPLOE. * Position requires communication skills and ability to work well with technical operations, business development, finance, contracts and procurement staffs. * Successful candidate will be willing to learn new skills and methodologies as well as develop new methodologies based upon past experiences. * The Candidate must possess the ability to prioritize and complete difficult assignments.
Desired Skills
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS and GAAP. Experience related to IT managed service
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience
4-6 years of related work experience.
Requirements
Hazards
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