Senior Pricing Evaluation Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

SPA’s Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, OSD, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force.  Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients’ challenges.

Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients’ success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security.

SPA’s Air Force and Army Programs Group provides aviation-focused analysis and program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear C3, and integrated air and missile defense planning. We provide advanced studies, wargame development, and analysis to support materiel operations, supply strategies, and fleet readiness.

SPA has a need for a Pricing Evaluation Analyst. #MC

The Contractor shall support AFRCO Chief of Pricing by providing pricing support in the evaluation of government proposals. Specifically provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to procurement personnel in the resolution of a wide variety of cost and pricing issues. The Contractor shall assist Contracting Officers with cost objectives and ensuring they are based on sound pricing principles, review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The Contractor shall conduct in depth analysis and evaluation of proposals and present results for the Contracting Officer to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness and completeness.

Provides expert independent services and leadership in specialized technical areas necessary for effective implementation of projects. Provides functional consulting, analysis, and methodological support to large, complex projects. Executes multifaceted technical tasks, applies analytical problem-solving methodologies, provides technical advice and direction, interfaces with client and/or prime contractor representatives, and effectively allocates resources. Has specialized experience in planning, evaluating, directing, and coordinating research and development projects. Provides technical advice to members of the project team.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or Bachelor’s degree +4 additional years (19 total) in lieu of a Master's Degree
• 15+ years of experience in an acquisition related environment
• 2+ years in DoD/IC environment with demonstrated SCI/SAP working environment experience
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills, and high attention to detail
• Current TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment