Contract Price/Cost Analyst

Agency: Defense Contract Management Agency

Department: Department of Defense

Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

Grade: GS

Schedule: Not provided

Salary: 89508 – 116362 PA

Dates: 2026-09-16T15:05:16.1600 to 2026-09-21T23:59:59.9970

Position dates: 2026-09-16T15:05:16.1600 to 2026-09-21T23:59:59.9970

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Requirements: To qualify for a Contract Price/Cost Analyst position your resume and supporting documentation must support A and B: A. Basic Contracting Requirement: 1.) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees OR 2.) a current civilian employee in DoD or member of the Armed Forces, who occupied an 1102 position, contracting officer position, or comparable military contracting position with authority to award or administer contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold on or before September 30, 2000 are excluded from the requirements of "A" above B. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Utilizing contract price and cost analysis techniques and procedures to analyze contractor's proposals and actual costs. Analyzing direct and indirect rates to ensure compliance with cost accounting standards (CAS) and Federal and Defense Acquisition Regulation (FAR /DFAR) policies and procedures. Negotiating cost elements and writing/developing pricing reports.

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