Deputy Director of Cost and Pricing – US-based remote

Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Deputy Director of Cost & Pricing.

The Deputy Director of Cost & Pricing works closely with technical staff in preparing for and developing detailed budgets and cost proposals for international development projects, primarily those of USAID. The Deputy Director of Cost & Pricing is engaged at various points in the business cycle and works under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Cost and Pricing, with oversight from the Vice President of Business Development.

The position can be fully remote from a US-based location or hybrid/remote within a commutable distance to either one of our office locations in Burlington, VT or Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and prepare complex cost proposals in response to customer requirements. In collaboration with technical staff, prepare budgets (CPFF, T&M, and Fixed Price) in MS Excel for international development project proposals to USAID and other clients;

* Under the Senior Director of Cost & Pricing’s direction, conduct negotiations with clients on contracts where performing as the Cost Lead;

* Advise proposal teams on pricing strategy and other cost issues in conjunction with proposal objectives;

* Negotiate budgetary items with subcontractors with guidance from technical staff;

* Prepare supporting documentation for cost proposal submissions, including budget narratives, certifications, etc.;

* Present draft proposal budgets for reviews and prepare briefings for Senior Management review;

* Assist technical staff in completing costed modifications;

* Manage templates and processes related to subcontractor budgets and other cost proposal inputs;

* Play a lead role in the design and implementation of improvements to cost and pricing processes and procedures;

* Assist in enforcement of compliance with the company’s cost and pricing processes and procedures;

* Supervise team members in the Cost and Pricing Specialist role; and

* Perform other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Cost and Pricing or Vice President of Business Development.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in a related field required;

* Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in developing cost proposals in response to solicitations from USAID or other U.S. Government agencies required;

* Extremely proficient in MS Excel, particularly budget development and formula utilization;

* Highly proficient in MS Office applications;

* Outstanding oral and written communications skills;

* Exemplary collegiality, reliability, and follow through across teams and tasks;

* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects;

* Demonstrated detail orientation and exceptionally high levels of organization;

* Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with poise and professionalism; and

* Current U.S. work authorization required.