Federal Cost / Price Analyst (Multiple Openings) - Onsite, Washington, DC
BluePath LabsFederal Cost / Price Analyst (Multiple Openings) Location: Onsite, Washington, DC Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Salary: $91,000 - $123,500 Annually BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration. The Federal Cost / Price Analyst provides senior-level estimating and federal cost and price analysis across acquisition efforts. The analyst reviews proposed costs, validates models and supporting evidence, supports independent Government cost estimates, and prepares documented analyses for Government determinations. U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred. Note: These positions are contingent upon contract award . We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded. Responsibilities: Perform federal cost and price analyses in support of acquisition efforts. Review proposed labor, indirect rates, subcontracts, and other costs. Validate analytical models, calculations, assumptions, and supporting evidence. Support development and review of independent Government cost estimates. Prepare clear documentation of analytical methods, assumptions, findings, and recommendations. Coordinate with acquisition staff and relevant audit or contract-administration sources. Identify discrepancies, unsupported assumptions, and cost or pricing risks for Government review. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, or a related field, or a permitted equivalent. Eight or more years of relevant federal cost or price analysis experience. Strong knowledge of federal cost and price analysis and applicable FAR principles. Advanced spreadsheet modeling and ability to validate estimates and supporting evidence. Strong analytical writing and ability to document methods, assumptions, and findings. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Must pass all pre-employment qualifications required by the employer. Demonstrated experience analyzing labor, indirect rates, subcontracts, and other proposed costs. Preferred Qualifications: TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance. Benefits: BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestylewellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year. About BluePath BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies,…