Cost Estimating & Pricing Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) - 0483
TeleSolv Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Cost Estimating & Price Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support government acquisition operations and financial analysis activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This position supports the federal government, and all applicants must be local to the Washington, DC area.
The Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME plays a critical role in supporting the Government’s mission by providing expert cost and pricing support across the full acquisition lifecycle. This role focuses on developing cost estimates, supporting proposal evaluations, conducting price analysis, and ensuring fair and reasonable pricing for government procurements.
This position supports a Government office responsible for acquisition strategy, procurement oversight, and financial stewardship. The SME contributes to improved cost transparency, informed decision-making, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert support for cost estimating and price analysis across a wide range of federal procurements.
- Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using appropriate methodologies, historical data, and market research.
- Collaborate with program offices and Contracting Officers to prepare cost evaluation plans and support proposal evaluations.
- Draft cost proposal preparation instructions and recommend cost formats and evaluation methodologies.
- Review and analyze cost proposals, bids, and quotations to determine price reasonableness and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement price evaluation strategies to support source selection decisions.
- Provide both pre-award and post-award cost and price analysis support, including contract administration activities.
- Maintain and analyze historical cost data to support cost databases and future estimating efforts.
- Validate option pricing and assess cost impacts related to contract changes and modifications.
- Support cost and price analysis activities associated with contract terminations and other contractual actions.
- Prepare reports, variance analyses, and pricing documentation to support acquisition decisions.
- Recommend improvements to cost estimating tools, methodologies, and internal processes.
Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, acquisition, or a related field.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust/Suitability Clearance through the Government.
- Minimum of 8–12 years of experience in federal cost estimating, price analysis, and acquisition support.
- Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it relates to cost and price analysis.
- Experience developing IGCEs and performing cost realism and price reasonableness evaluations.
- Experience supporting proposal evaluations, source selections, and contract negotiations.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and cost data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional certification such as Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or DAWIA Certification in Contracting or Program Management is preferred.