GPS Pricing Analyst Senior Associate - Remote

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Join our Core Business Services (CBS) team and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability. Major teams within CBS include Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Enterprise Support Services, Brand Marketing and Communications, Business Development, Knowledge and Risk Management.

 

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Job Summary:

 

The Pricing Architect will operate as a member of the Finance team and be responsible for building, maintaining, and operating pricing/financial models and narratives in support of GPS pursuits.  This role will operate in a fast-paced proposal environment and work closely with account/proposal team members developing price proposals while ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, EY policy, and schedule adherence.

 

 Key Responsibilities:

 

• Review cost/price volumes to ensure they adhere to RFP requirements, the EY’s estimating system, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Build, maintain, & run standard pricing/financial models; confirming accuracy of cost, price, margin, and other relevant financial metrics
• Support the Solutions team in developing a Basis of Estimate for Pricing activities.
• Provide support to our Strategic Pricing and Pursuit team in achieving a competitive pricing position
• Build and populate customer submission pricing exhibits
• Create compliant cost volume outlines and provide guidance to contributors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, proposal teams, and colleagues

To qualify, candidates must have:

 

• Must have strong working knowledge of evaluating and understanding RFPs, developing cost/price models, summarizing financials, and supporting strategic pricing discussions
• Proficient in MS Office Suite of tools; Word, PowerPoint, and high-level proficiency in Excel
• Planning, time management and organizational skills
• A strong working knowledge of a professional services organization
• A minimum of 3 years related experience in US Government Contracting, including knowledge of and experience developing price proposals for various contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost Plus)
• Experience with contract vehicles (IDIQ, GWAC, BPA), including GSA Schedule pricing
• Advanced oral and written communications skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience in cost volume narrative writing, pricing justification and reasonableness demonstration
• Minimum Secret clearance eligibility

  What we offer   We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $65,400 to $115,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $78,500 to $130,800.  Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to suppor