Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the Director of Cost and Pricing position in our Business Development Unit (BDU). The Director ensures that the company develops and submits cost proposals with a pricing strategy that maximize both competitiveness and the value provided to customers. S/he will own and continuously refine the company’s cost and pricing templates and tools, keep pace with industry changes and customer requirements, and manage the staff within the Cost and Pricing Unit. This position is based in Burlington, VT and requires minimal travel.
Responsibilities:
* Manage the cost proposal development process and ensure all company Operations Unit staff have the required tools, knowledge, and information to appropriately contribute to cost proposal development;
* Provide both strategic and tactical cost and pricing support by providing subject matter expertise to stakeholders;
* Promote and enforce use of standard pricing and estimating tools and processes;
* Develop and prepare complex pricing proposals in response to customer requirements;
* Supervise and direct staff within the Cost & Pricing Unit;
* Direct other cost and pricing staff in the development of complex pricing proposals in response to customer requirements and assist in the fact finding and negotiation process as needed;
* Develop and enforce compliance with the company’s Cost Estimating System Manual (CESM);
* Present draft proposal budgets for cost proposal reviews;
* Under the Vice President for Operations’ direction, conduct contract negotiations with customers and subcontractors;
* Monitor all matters pertaining to changes in federal procurement and Tetra Tech policies and practices, keeping company staff abreast of these developments, as necessary; and
* Other special projects may be assigned from time to time by the President, Senior Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Operations, or Director of New Business Development.
Qualifications
* BA/BS in related field required; Master’s degree preferred;
* Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in new business development required;
* Experience supporting USAID proposal efforts required;
* Demonstrated detail orientation, exceptionally high levels of organization, and thrives in a team dynamic;
* High levels of professionalism and collegiality, despite a sometimes intense environment;
* Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure on multiple concurrent projects with poise;
* Excellent intercultural verbal and written communication skills;
* Strong computer skills, including MS Office suite and familiarity with databases; and
* U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is mandatory.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of the online process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* 2 Writing Samples
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded (Word, rtf, or PDF only), as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration.
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Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We are a diverse company, including individuals with expertise in science, research, engineering, construction, and information technology. Our strength is in collectively providing integrated services—delivering the best solutions to meet our clients' needs. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, 300 offices worldwide and 2.5 Billion in revenue in FY14, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project cycle. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.