Job Vacancies International Relief and Development, Inc. (IRD)
Position: HQ – Pricing Analyst
Closing date: 31 Oct 2010
Location: United States of America (the) – Arlington, VA
(Ref: 2009204)
Position Description:
* Prepare and oversee complex cost proposals for submission to donor agencies in coordination with program staff at IRD headquarters and field offices
* Complete all cost/pricing requirements identified in solicitations
* Work closely with the Program Development Unit in developing budget scenarios and ensuring the compliance of budgetary procedures and guidelines
* Assist with the maintenance of a negotiation audit trail of changes/adjustments from initial proposal through final price agreement
* Review budgets with subcontractors
* Develop cost/pricing strategies and budget models to respond to specific requirements of solicitations
* Write budget narratives/justifications
* Develop cost/pricing related responses to post-submission questions and requests for revision
* Develop proposal budget templates and modify existing templates to meet the demands of solicitations
* Occasional international travel to our overseas offices may be required

Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years of experience required in preparing cost proposals for USAID solicitations
* At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required
* Must have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Must be proficient in Excel
* Experience with Deltek CostPoint software
Preferred Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of government assistance/contracting and USAID rules and regulations desirable (A-110, A-122, A133, and 22 CFR 226)
* Experience developing cost proposals for USG funded infrastructure solicitations.