What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME (Federal Agency) position at Aalis Management Consulting?
Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com
Title: Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote (Washington, D.C. area)
Clearance: Public Trust
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Openings: 1
Position Overview
Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME to support a federal agency. This role provides day-to-day support for cost estimating, price analysis, and acquisition support across a wide range of federal procurement actions, including micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, large contracts, BPAs, task orders, and interagency agreements.
Key Responsibilities
Title: Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Remote (Washington, D.C. area)
Clearance: Public Trust
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Openings: 1
Position Overview
Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Cost Estimating & Price Analysis SME to support a federal agency. This role provides day-to-day support for cost estimating, price analysis, and acquisition support across a wide range of federal procurement actions, including micro-purchases, simplified acquisitions, large contracts, BPAs, task orders, and interagency agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and cost evaluation plans
- Assist in drafting and reviewing cost proposal instructions for RFQs and RFPs
- Review and analyze cost proposals, bids, and quotations for realism and reasonableness
- Provide cost and price analysis support throughout the contract lifecycle
- Support contract modifications, terminations, and option pricing validation
- Maintain cost data and produce price analysis documentation (~120 actions annually)
- Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Acquisition, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Acquisition Management Support
- Experience in federal cost estimating and price analysis
- Strong knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition processes
- Experience developing IGCEs and evaluating proposals
- FAC-C or DAWIA Level III certification (or equivalent)
- NCMA certifications (CFCM, CCCM, etc.)
- Experience supporting high-volume federal acquisition environments
- Familiarity with multiple contract types and lifecycle support