Contract Price/Cost Analyst

Summary This position is part of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). As a Contract Price/Cost Analyst, you will provide information to management and other officials on price and cost issues, evaluate procurement actions, awards, grants and cooperative agreements, and negotiate final expenses incurred on various contracts. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Duties The National Energy and Technology Laboratory (NETL) office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Contract/Price Cost Analyst at the full performance, you will: Evaluate contractor cost proposals, pricing data, and economic trends across all acquisition phases (pre-award through closeout) for complex contracts, grants, and agreements to establish the government's pre-negotiation pricing position. Review annual incurred cost submissions and indirect rate proposals, coordinate audit support, and exercise authority to negotiate and settle provisional billing rates and final indirect cost rates with contractors. Coordinate and analyze incurred-cost and closeout audits to determine final allowable and allocable costs and negotiate final financial settlements to retire completed contracts. Reconcile conflicting findings among technical evaluations and external audit reports to synthesize comprehensive pricing reports and cost conclusions. Advise contracting officers, program managers, and source evaluation boards by assessing contractor capabilities and evaluating proposal responsiveness. Present comparative cost analyses to support source selection decisions. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period. If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities. Occasional travel maybe required. This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement. You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). You will have 18 months from the time of hire to complete FAC-C (Professional) Certification. Must successfully complete all mandatory training for 1102 series posi…

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