Cost and Pricing Specialist,

Description: The QED Group, LLC is a full-service international development firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation.  We focus our efforts on two core practice areas: Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge Management. We work with U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, private-sector clients, and PVOs/NGOs in more than 80 countries around the world. Key clients include USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
The Cost and Pricing Specialist will serve within the Business Development Division and will be responsible for the preparation of proposal budgets and corresponding budget narratives within QED's New Business Development Unit. The Cost and Pricing Specialist will serve as a member of the Cost and Pricing Team who report directly to the Vice President Business Development.  The Cost and Pricing Team works directly with Division staff and Proposal Development Teams to ensure proposal budgets and proposal cost volumes are strategically and competitively priced, compliant, completed on schedule and are of the highest quality.
He/She takes a leading role in the budgetary aspects of the new business proposal development process, advises other staff on pricing strategies, and ensures compliance with all rules and regulations relating to proposal requirements. He/She coordinates with the VP of Business Development, the Proposal Coordinator and Technical Lead, Contracts Administrator, the Finance Director, and other senior staff in pricing strategy and cost decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare budgets and various sections of the cost proposal as well as review sub-grant/subcontract budgets and cost proposal materials prior to submission to client or prime contractor
• Develop pricing and presentation budgets for Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Deliverables Contracts and MOBIS contracts.
• Offer pricing strategies making cost proposals more competitive and cost efficient.
• Lead cost proposal modifications in competitive range discussions, under guidance of the VP of Business Development.
• Develop In-house training on cost and pricing processes and strategies
• Negotiate potential project staff/consultants, as needed.
• Oversee and gather sourcing and verification of pricing information and unit costs.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of the tender cost proposal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant federal regulations and restrictions and QED internal policy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of pricing for grants, IQC, T&M, FFP, CR and CPFF contracts.
• Maintain well documented records supporting pricing used in the development of proposals.
• Develop proposal templates and other proposal forms as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in business administration, accounting, finance, or other relevant field.       Advanced degree in international field experience preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in proposal budget development for international development and/or federal-funded programs.
• Ability to create proposal budgets for diverse donors/sponsors. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in dealing with FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ and cost modeling, particularly with USAID.
• Knowledge of DfID and AusAID pricing and tender regulations, preferred.
• Prior experience with proposal development in the international development field and for-profit consulting firms.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff from across the organization.
• Ability to write in a clear and professional manner.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Excel and word processing.
• Knowledge of Accounting Systems (Deltek) and applications is preferred.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work extended hours during peak periods.

Application Process:
To apply to this position please click the "Apply Now" link and follow the application instructions below.
Submit your current resume and cover letter.
Complete and submit the attached 1420 biodata sheet.
Complete and submit the attached Voluntary Self-ID Form.
Applications submitted by other means will not be considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Accessibility Notice:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com.
Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/M/F/D