Use extensive contracting and pricing experience and recognized judgment in providing counsel to other specialists regarding the resolution of technical issues and practical advice on proceeding under specific circumstances.
Utilize knowledge of federal, DoD, and Air Force contracting and pricing regulations, policies, and processes for specific situations.
Assist Contracting Officers in determining cost objectives and ensure they are based on sound pricing principles. Act as the primary cost/price analyst on extremely complex or sensitive contracting issues.
When required, serve on short-term and long-term teams to deal with specific or unprecedented pricing issues.
Serve as the technical expert in pricing-related matters.
Review and evaluate contract price proposals for adequacy and compliance with laws, regulations, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
Conduct in depth analytical and judgmental evaluation of proposals to determine reasonableness, accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
Manage significant and complex agency acquisitions involving diverse supplies and services.
Evaluate technical, audit reports, and legal opinions to determine the various cost elements or justified exceptions in terms of factors like risk, extent of government assistance, problems of capital investment, and extent of subcontracting.