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Job Title: Contract Price Cost Analyst
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Posted by: Defense Contract Management Agency on Dec 03, 2009
Description:Background information: The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is an independent combat support agency within the Department of Defense. Contract Price/Cost Analysts at DCMA provide technical assistance and guidance to DCMA Contract Management Offices (CMOs) at all stages of contracting. They evaluate all elements of contract administration services to determine overall effectiveness of organization operations. DCMA Contract Price/Cost Analysts work on contracts for a wide variety of products and services for the military, including all types of aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and weapons systems, as well as logistics, food, fuel, clothing, information technology, and outsourced services. Description of Conducts extensive in-depth analytical and judgmental evaluation of each element of the contractor's proposal. Recommends agreement or disagreement with the proposed amount together with the reasonableness or unreasonableness of the cost. Establishes a comprehensive pricing objective prior to negotiation. Advises and participates in negotiations of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) issues. Monitors contractor's cost control systems and practices. Reviews and participates in negotiations of forward pricing rate agreements (FPRAs) and final overhead rate settlements. Assesses the financial capabilities of current or prospective contractors. Prepares reports for the contracting officer addressing the contractor's financial condition and capability to perform contracts to completion. Contract Price/Cost Analysts may be assigned to various locations throughout the Contract Price/Cost Analysts work in teams, so that experienced personnel are available to help newcomers with information and advice. In some cases the members of a team may work in different locations. Required Experience: One year and above directly related such as experience with contract price/cost analysis principles, methods, techniques, and procedures to analyze, evaluate, and participate in or conduct negotiation of various cost elements contained in contractor proposals. Required Education: Baccalaureate degree along with specific course work in accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management obtained within or in addition to the bachelor's degree.
How to Apply: View DCMA’s Careers page at www.dcmacareers.com and follow the application process description. DCMA offers entry-level and experienced employees opportunities to excel in |
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About Defense Contract Management Agency
Who is DCMA?We are one of the leading acquisition experts for the Department of Defense (DoD). The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is the DoD component that is responsible for getting the best supplies and services to the best fighting force in the world. DCMA works directly with Defense suppliers to ensure that DoD, Federal, and allied government supplies and services are delivered on time, at projected cost, and meet all performance requirements. If our forces need it, it’s up to us to get it. As such, DCMA directly contributes to the military readiness of the United States and its allies, and helps preserve the nation's freedom.
On a daily basis, DCMA professionals serve as "information brokers" and in-plant representatives for military, Federal, and allied government buying agencies -- from the initial stages of the acquisition cycle through the entire life of the resulting contracts. Our DCMA team members understand that their work truly begins after contracts are awarded. By providing continuous career building assignments and career-long training opportunities, we enable our workforce to apply a unique set of knowledges and skills that result in delivery of the highest quality of goods and services to our military personnel. We know that every step is critical in ensuring that only the best services and supplies are provided to our fighting men and women on behalf of the American taxpayer.