Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst / Pricing Analyst supports the Finance organization by performing financial analysis, developing pricing models, and assisting in the preparation of compliant cost proposals for U.S. Government contracts. This position combines analytical financial responsibilities with government contract pricing and provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in federal proposal pricing while working under the guidance of experienced pricing professionals.

The successful candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel. Accuracy, organization, and the ability to work with large data sets are critical to success in this role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models using Microsoft Excel.
• Analyze financial performance, labor utilization, indirect rates, and project profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management.
• Validate data accuracy and reconcile financial information across multiple systems.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis.

Government Contract Pricing

• Assist in the preparation of cost proposals in response to Government Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Develop pricing models and cost build-ups under the direction of senior pricing personnel.
• Ensure proposals comply with customer requirements and applicable regulations including: 
• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), when applicable
• Coordinate with Contracts, Program Management, Human Resources, and Operations to obtain proposal inputs.
• Support the preparation of pricing narratives, basis of estimate documentation, and supporting schedules.
• Review proposal calculations for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Assist in maintaining pricing templates, historical databases, and estimating tools.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and data integrity.
• Prioritize multiple assignments while meeting proposals and reporting deadlines.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Support audits and requests for financial or pricing information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, pricing, government contracting, or related analytical roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including: 
  • Complex formulas
  • Pivot Tables
  • XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH
  • Financial modeling
  • Data analysis
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for their own safety, as well as that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must be safety-conscious at all times. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.  The safe use of TAPE equipment, as well as safe practices while on TAPE property, is essential.

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

TAPE will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

                                                                         TAPE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer