Job Description

Maximus is seeking a Pricing Manager to join our team who will be responsible to deliver and/or oversee pricing aspects of proposal submission in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs.). The successful candidate for this position will work very closely with the Proposal Response Team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Work with Business Development team to do market analysis by participating in financial review of new markets at pre-RFP stage and providing guidance to the Business Development team to facilitate a better understanding of the financial impacts and sensitivities of specific opportunities (e.g., the impact of pursuing specific new markets and targeting certain clients, etc.)
•Provide pricing support for specific proposals by performing and supporting Competitor Analysis, Win-only Indirect Rate Analysis, and Price-to-Win, as well as building and updating pricing model for large, strategic proposals
•Provide strategic and tactical pricing support
•Provide ongoing pricing support for current client discussions
•Ensure that proposals comply with Procurement requirements, laws and internal MAXIMUS policies
•Work with Business Development and Profit & Loss (P&L) leadership to ensure that every proposal goes through appropriate Business Review Committee (BRC) review and provide crisp analysis of financial risk(s) during BRC
•Provide regular pricing status updates to the Pricing Director and Capture Management Team

Requirements & Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field of study required
•At least 5-7 years of related work experience required
•Knowledge of federal pricing regulations and compliance issues (FAR, CAS, TINA, etc.) preferred
•Strong organizational, verbal, written, analytical, problem solving, teamwork and communication skills
•Demonstrated hands-on work experience and knowledge of pricing, including reading and reviewing RFPs
•Strong proficiency with MS Excel, Power Point, and Word
•Ability to do hands on analysis at micro-level while presenting findings at high-level
•Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and present to executive management
•Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment delivering results and quality services
•Demonstrated experience to execute multiple tasks simultaneously working in a team or independently

 Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the cost analysis and estimating functions for major group within the organization.
- Manages the cost analysis and estimating functions for a major group within the organization.
- Supervises assigned Pricing staff.
- Performs cost analysis and estimates for complex proposal efforts, consistent with company policies, FAR, CAS, and solicitation requirements.
- Works as an integral part of the capture/proposal team, assisting in the development of pricing strategies, identifying risks, and interpreting solicitation requirements.
- May act as the cost proposal volume manager.
- Interfaces with DCAA auditors regarding cost proposals, including the provision of direct and indirect costs support.
- May participate in the negotiation of contract awards.
- Maintains current knowledge of the competitive environment.
- Participates in special projects as required.

Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related business discipline or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
- 5-7 years of related experience managing the development and submittal of complex spreadsheets and cost proposals to Federal customers for products and services.
- Advanced knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of cost estimating.
- Effective supervisory skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge of the relevant corporate and government regulations and standards regarding Federal procurement.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, or other related software programs.

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.

EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.