Cost/Pricing Analyst II with Security Clearance

Cost/Pricing Analyst II At Cyberstar, we aim to analyze and boost human and business performance through the implementation of business process redesign and information technology (IT) modernization to include data analytics and cloud computing. We offer an alternate solution to improving the quality and effectiveness of business operations. In an ever-changing economy, Cyberstar helps companies better read and understand their market data through the synchronization of process innovation, human dynamics, analysis, and the integration of data technology capabilities, to ensure functional optimization in their business. The Cost/Pricing Analyst II supports the Chief of Pricing by providing expert guidance and recommendations on a wide array of cost and pricing matters essential to Air Force acquisition. As the primary cost and price analyst for sensitive or high-stakes contracts, you will work closely with Contracting Officers to deliver reliable, data-driven pricing analyses that are critical to national security acquisitions. This position requires expertise in evaluating proposals, applying Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and providing insights on intricate cost and pricing issues to support mission-critical projects. Proposal Evaluation: Conduct comprehensive reviews of contract price proposals to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), ensuring proposals meet standards of reasonableness, accuracy, and completeness. • Pricing Analysis: Serve as the primary cost/price analyst for complex or sensitive contracts, conducting in-depth evaluations to determine appropriate pricing strategies and cost objectives. • Technical expert on pricing matters, advising specialists on best practices. • Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with Contracting Officers to establish sound cost objectives, applying expert knowledge of Federal, DoD, and Air Force pricing policies to ensure aligned and efficient cost management. • Cross-functional Coordination: Participate in both short-term and long-term teams to address specific, unique, or complex pricing issues within the acquisition lifecycle. • Data Analysis and Documentation: Utilize Excel proficiency to perform detailed analyses, manage data, and develop accurate pricing documentation for large-scale agency acquisitions involving a range of supplies and services. • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) degree in a relevant field. • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or industry experience, with at least one (1) year in a Special Access Program (SAP) or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environment within the past five years. • Pricing and Cost Analysis: Advanced understanding of pricing principles, cost analysis techniques, and CAS regulations, with experience in complex and sensitive contracting environments. • Regulatory Knowledge: Proficiency in Federal, DoD, and Air Force pricing regulations and contracting policies, ensuring compliance and best practices in cost and pricing evaluations. • Microsoft Excel Expertise: High-level proficiency in Excel for data analysis, proposal evaluation, and developing comprehensive cost reports. • Proven ability to address complex pricing issues independently, making informed decisions under limited guidance to support critical acquisition initiatives. • Flexibility for Travel: Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS as needed; however, travel is expected to be infrequent if at all. Price Cost Analysis • Receiving government contracts • Cost analysis • Advanced working knowledge of Excel •