Job Description
The role:
The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies and procedures.
The Business Development (BD) Pricing Manager will be responsible for supporting the Business Development Team in cost proposal development and compliance.
You will:
The BD Pricing Manager will work closely with the Associate Director, Cost and Pricing to manage cost proposals:
- Works with BD team and technical staff to create and/or review budgets and budget notes for new proposals
- Works with proposal team to develop and implement the proposal timeline, deadlines, and assignment of duties
- Serves as liaison with Accounting, HR and Office of Sponsored Programs (Contracts Office) to facilitate budget development, the proposal process, and project/division financial management processes for cost proposal approval, sign off and compliance with EDC policies and practices
- Prepares other administrative components of proposals, including standard forms, certifications, cost share documentation, subcontractor documentation, etc.
- Reviews subcontractor budgets and assists in negotiations with them
- Conducts pre-award research on country specific costs related to travel, local staff salaries, fringe benefits, operating costs, participant costs, etc.
- Develops and/or modifies cost proposal templates to ensure consistency within IDD/EDC for proposal submissions
- Submits all proposal materials in a timely manner to Office of Sponsored Programs (Contracts) for their review
- Assists in the final production of all proposal materials and ensures compliance with RFP/RFA instructions
- Organizes hard copy and electronic resources for proposal development as well as final submissions (including contracts database).
- May perform other duties as assigned
The BD Pricing Manager is expected to:
- Facilitate efficiency through teamwork and feedback exchanges.
- Multitask and respond to and adapt to changing business needs, prioritize and manage workload under tight deadlines.
- Work well in a fast-paced, international team environment.
- Be able and willing to travel internationally as needed.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. Specific requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance required
Other skills/experience:
- 6-8 years substantial and progressive budgeting, accounting and financial management experience required, preferably in a donor-funded programs environment, including financial reporting, analysis, business development, cost proposal management, budgeting and experience supporting international field offices.
- Experience with project-based profit or non-profit organization required
- Knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting requirements under cooperative agreements and contracts of federal and non-federal funders required, specifically USAID (other funders may include CDC, World Bank, FCDO, etc.)
- Demonstrable proficiency in a variety of accounting systems and related computer applications required (proficiency in Microsoft Excel required)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills and aptitude for details and accuracy required
- Ability to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks with competing deadline
- Must work well independently and in team environment
Language:
- Fluency in English is required. Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is preferred.
Preferred skills/experience:
- Proficiency/familiarity with Deltek CostPoint