Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Westat is expanding its Proposal Pricing team and has a new opening for a Proposal Pricing Specialist. In this role you will Support the development and production of the business proposal section for RFPs, including, the pricing templates based on current approved rates and fee levels, rates, risk assessment checklist, terms, and conditions for the RFP (request for proposal) and other appropriate regulations governing the solicitation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review requests for proposals to assess appropriate pricing methodology.
• Work closely with proposal managers to prepare the pricing section of the bid.
• Evaluate proposal risks and make recommendations to the Manager Proposal Pricing, the Proposal Manager and if needed the VP Marketing. Ensure company compliance with government proposal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance and/or accounting.
• 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of federal procurement pricing approaches.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated communication skills
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients
• Organization skills, including time management ability
• Detail oriented
   

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

 

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.