Job Summary:
In this role, you will have an evolved position in the estimating and pricing efforts for government contracts, overseeing the entire process from the identification of opportunities through to formal submission. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating techniques, pricing strategy, government contracting, and proposal development.
Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate with business development and project management teams to identify potential government contract opportunities.
Conduct thorough market research and analysis to understand the competitive landscape and pricing benchmarks.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information for accurate pricing assessments.
Develop and implement pricing strategies during the proposal development phases to provide accurate cost estimates.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather detailed cost data and validate assumptions.
Support the pricing efforts for formal contract submissions, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with government regulations. Collaborate with proposal teams to integrate pricing strategies seamlessly into overall proposals.
Ensure compliance with government regulations and contract requirements in all pricing proposals.
Develop and implement estimating practices and methods utilizing the latest estimating tools and techniques.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of pricing documents to identify and address any discrepancies or issues.
Develop sophisticated cost models to support pricing strategies and provide insights into cost structures.
Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of various factors on pricing scenarios.
Regularly update and maintain cost databases for future reference and continuous improvement.
Stay current on government regulations, contract requirements, and industry best practices related to pricing. Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with pricing strategies and proposals.
Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 4 years of related experience. Complimentary degrees and relatable experience considered.
Proven experience in government contract pricing, with a focus on identification and formal submission phases.
Understanding of Estimating Tools and Techniques (e.g., RS Means, WinEst).
Understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and government contracting processes.
Ability to communicate complex pricing concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in cost modeling and financial analysis.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Pricing Software (e.g., ProPricer), and Estimating Tools (e.g., RS Means) is strongly desired.
Preferred Microsoft certification Travel Requirements
What percentage of their role do they have to leave their base location? Base location is a specific office or home location. Up to 10%.
Disclaimer
CBRE Government and Defense Business is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.
This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. Requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.
THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE.
