Senior Cost Manager-Contingent upon contract award

Summary

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Senior Cost Manager to establish, maintain, and update a standardized price list for our suite of technology services and products. In this role, you will liaise with government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other regulatory requirements. Your work will guide pricing strategies, contract structures, and billing procedures, helping us provide transparent and compliant cost information to our clients.

 

Essential Functions

• Pricing Strategy: Develop and maintain a standardized price list for all services and products, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple offerings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with government stakeholders to understand and adhere to all relevant regulations, particularly FAR requirements, for proper billing and cost-recovery processes.
• Cost Analysis & Forecasting: Conduct cost-benefit analyses, forecast pricing scenarios, and provide actionable recommendations for new or existing services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate pricing methodologies and cost analyses to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and clarity.
• Process Management: Identify areas for improvement within existing pricing and billing procedures; implement best practices to increase operational efficiency and compliance.
• Program Management:  Strong practical experience in project management and leading people.

• May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise

Supervisory Responsibility

Position would be strongly considered for the “Site Lead” of a handful of FTEs from the client to the employer.

 

Work Environment

 This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

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.

 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word.  Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Requires 3 days a week in office: typically, Tue, Thu, Fri.  Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

 

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

 

Experience

• At least 12 years of experience in cost analysis, financial management, government contracting, or equivalent roles.
• Prior work within a government environment; State Department experience preferred.

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred).

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Technical & Regulatory Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR and federal government pricing strategies.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and financial modeling tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, cost estimating software).
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks into practical pricing solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and