Pricing Analyst

SUMMARY

The Pricing Analyst helps to facilitate optimal pricing decisions by developing price proposals for primarily government and occasional commercial business opportunities. This position supports all CNI entities and is responsible for a variety of price proposals leading to initial contract award, supplemental acquisitions, contract changes, price redeterminations, terminations, and other requests as required.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. 

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to pass a background investigation.

Government and/or Government sole source contracts pricing proposal development and analysis experience is preferred, with a strong understanding of FAR (and agency supplements, e.g., DFAR) requirements.

Certified Pricing Professional, FAR Certification, and/or Process Improvement Certification (e.g., Six Sigma, BPM, CMMI, etc.) beneficial but not required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Performs pricing proposal development, analysis, subcontractor price proposal review, and cost estimating for government contract proposals, utilizing both historical data and forward-looking projections, applied understanding of price strategies and contract provisions for their application to the pricing proposal, and provides interpretive analysis on findings.

Assignments may include Task Orders with pre-defined pricing or business sections, new Request for Proposals (RFP) with a straightforward to intermediate complexity (e.g., simple unit cost) and level of effort with well-established customers and occasional new customers, modifications, Wage Determination price adjustments, terminations, and follow-on work with well-documented past RFPs.

Writes and prepares the business section of government proposals, including cost volumes, pricing assumptions, and other related sections using standard language that may require modification to meet proposal specific requirements.

Assists/participates in customer negotiations and provides responses to written government requests including Evaluation Notices and negotiation questions.

Assists in evaluating proposed labor rates, indirect rates, and escalation rates based on available sources, such as payroll records, salary surveys, SCA/DBA wage determinations, and various published indexes (e.g., Department of Labor, economic forecasting services, actual indirect rates by LLC, etc.) and provides feedback and recommendations to internal team and proposing entity management.

Reviews solicitation and identifies pricing impacts, ambiguities, risks, and questions. Makes mitigating recommendations and, when needed, detail responses to management and/or the Government customer.

Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and policies, including FAR (and agency supplements, e.g., DFAR), and other government contracting requirements. 

Plans and coordinates the price proposal to include collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Business Development, Proposal, Operations, HR, Accounting, Finance, Contracts, and Legal, to develop comprehensive and compliant pricing strategies and proposals. Submits pricing proposal and data to appropriate entity for review and approval.

Provides guidance on cost elements of FAR (and agency supplements, e.g., DFAR) to internal stakeholders and ensure pricing proposals comply with government regulations.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field of study and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $95k to $120k, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.  

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Medical 

• Dental 

• Vision 

• 401(k) 

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance 

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D 

• Legal-Aid Program 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays 

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).