Pricing Associate

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

We are seeking a dynamic and self-starting Pricing Associate to join the modification (mod) pricing team in our Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, or remote. As an integral member of the team, you will play an important role in carrying out its mission of ensuring production of high-quality proposals that contributes to Mathematica's success in engaging meaningful work. To that end, we are looking for someone to fill this entry-level position and who is ready to take on the following responsibilities:

• Develop and revise budgets involving use of Microsoft Excel formulas and functions to develop multiple spreadsheet model
• Prepare proposals in response to requests from government and private sector clients to modify existing contracts due to work specification changes
• Collaborate with the mod pricing team members on various aspects of pricing/budgeting as well as business/cost proposal preparation
• Communicate with prospective subcontractors to ensure timely receipt of accurate and complete business proposal information
• Facilitate final assembly, production, and delivery of proposals
• Assist with developing and implementing mod support team's strategic initiatives to ensure continuous process improvement

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration, liberal arts, or related field;
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data
• Familiarity with MS Project desirable
• At least one year of work and/or internship experience in an office environment preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• A keen eye to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• The ability to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
• The flexibility to work overtime as needed

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $50,000-$60,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a
condition of working on certain projects. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

Available Locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.