Federal Pricing Manager

Who we are…Management Solutions is a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in delivering project management solutions for projects vital to our national security. We specialize in project strategy and execution, energy technical support services, predictive project management systems, environmental services, and advanced data analytics. We deliver simple, innovative solutions to complex problems facing our federal customers. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.
Who we need…Management Solutions, LLC (MSLLC) is 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 report to the Director of Contracts and support the management and administration of MSLLC’s U.S. Government contracts and subcontracts, 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.
*This position is remote, with the expectation that candidates can work during Eastern Time Zone office hours. Residency in the United States is a mandatory requirement.
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 and subcontracting 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 and subcontracts
• 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
• Develop company provisional indirect rates
• Provide guidance and recommendations on establishing and maintaining government-approved accounting and purchasing systems
• Prepare and/or review cost estimates and ensure prevailing wage cost rates are used, where applicable
• Assist in annual incurred cost submissions
• Interfacing with U.S. government and commercial personnel on pricing inquiries and audits
• Provide guidance and recommendations during project setup to ensure pricing compliance
• Develop and maintain a Federal Estimating Manual
• Conduct internal audits on federal projects to assure company policies/procedures and government regulations are being met and followed

What you will need…

• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
• A minimum of 15+ years’ experience working in federal pricing for U.S. Government contracts with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful pricing strategies
• This position requires a four-year bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or related field from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to express yourself clearly and positively, both verbally and in writing, and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Appropriately responds 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
• Communicate effectively with multiple departments and senior leadership
• Ability to work independently, in team settings and under time pressured deadlines to accomplish objectives
• Highest ethics, confident and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing business environment

Location:

• Remote – working hours from 8 am – 5 pm Eastern time zone is required.
• Occasional travel to the company headquarters in Knoxville, TN and client sites as required.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.