This role applies professional-level expertise in reviewing federal and federally funded cost proposal inputs, to ensure compliance with government regulations, such as Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA), Certified Cost or Pricing Data, FAR, CAS, solicitation requirements, internal company policies, and address deviations. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate and defend the cost models, estimates, and processes. As needed the role will support the Forward Pricing Rate Development and Annual Incurred Cost Submission. Responsibilities: Pricing and Costing: + Develop and recommend estimating narratives and assumptions based on historical cost, and projected future costs. + Analyze key cost elements such as: General Conditions (labor, travel, materials, other Direct costs (ODC), Indirect rates (Overhead, G&A, Fringe), Insurance rates, car allowance, IT rates, Bonding and Subcontractor cost. + Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points for specific proposals or subaccounts. + Assess the supporting documentation of various cost inputs and advise the proposal team members on sufficiency. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Estimating, Cost Engineering, Subcontracts, Small Business Offices, FPA and Budgets, and HR on specific proposals. + Interface with client and external auditors to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate government regulations. + Advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards, as appropriate. Government Compliance: + Support and streamline the preparation of the annual incurred cost submission, including all main schedules and supporting data/supplemental schedules. + Assist in preparation and development of forward pricing rate proposals (FPRP). + Assist in preparation and development of cost impact proposals resulting from accounting changes. + Monitor indirect rates and provide analyses based on multiple scenarios. + Analyze transactional data for allowability and allocability in accordance with FAR and CAS. Basic qualifications: + 6+ years of experience in estimating, pricing or financial analysis including pricing strategies and ability to develop or deliver price strategy presentations or analyses. + Experience with Cost estimating methodologies, relationships, and model development. + Experience with Cost databases including data collection, validation, and normalization techniques. + Experience with pricing in the federal and federally funded proposals. + Thorough knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations. + Ability to contribute to price proposals. + Ability to communicate solicitation requirements. + Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Experience responding to project owners or their auditors, DCAA and/or DCMA or other Government Agencies. + Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Experience with SAP, Workday, and Coupa is a plus. + A BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business (or equivalent) is required. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). The Know Your Rights poster is available here: Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) and the Pay Transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . 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The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing several flights of stairs or ladders uninterrupted, working at extensive heights, lifting 50 pounds, repetitive lifting, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, working outdoors as required, seeing with clarity (naturally or with correction), having accurate depth perception and acceptable peripheral vision, and hearing sufficiently (naturally or with correction) to respond to verbal instruction, warning bells, and alarms. Without eliminating ANY of the above essential functions, are you able to fully perform all job duties with or without reasonable accommodation? If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform any of the essential functions listed above, you must contact Human Resources immediately at (240) 653-2364 Equal Opportunity Employer: Clark Construction Group, LLC, (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.