RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world.

RTI’s Proposals and Contracts Team is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Pricing & Data Analyst. The position will work with a diverse team of proposal managers, capture managers, strategic pricing analysts, and contract negotiators in responding to solicitations for contracts and grants in support of the International Development Group (IDG). The primary role of this position will be competitive budget/pricing development and performing data analysis for competitive intelligence efforts.

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Strategic Pricing. This position will be based in Research Triangle Park, NC or Washington, DC or may be a permanent telecommuter position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to prepare competitive budget concepts and business proposals in coordination with other members of the proposal team while remaining compliant with the Request for Proposal (RFP) and RTI internal policies.
• Review Request for Proposals/Applications (RFP/RFAs) to determine proposal requirements and identify issues which may require client clarification, and solicit input on appropriate budget approach needed to meet costing requirements and needs.
• Prepare accurate and competitive price or cost estimate using financial forecasting software and excel analysis and obtain necessary review by project management team.
• Assess proposal opportunities for financial, contractual, and business risk to develop risk mitigation strategies and engage in planning, strategy, and process surrounding business proposals.
• Assemble business proposal package based on a variety of contract types and client presentation formats for Contract Negotiator review and signature.
• Run data analysis of client and competitor win rate, funding allocations, trends and other metrics as needed.
• Gather, analyze, and present on competitive intelligence for international development opportunities specifically focused on pre-proposal efforts and capture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, International Business or related field with 3 years of relevant work experience or Master’s degree and 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Some experience in US government contracting business, including but not limited to experience in pricing, data analysis, government contracting, financial analysis, project management, and/or risk assessment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, utilize and apply donor regulation; preferably US Government, FCDO (formerly DFID), and other.

Abilities And Skills

• Ability to work closely within a trusted team environment where sharing and teamwork are valued.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure; proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent project management, organizational and interpersonal skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities from disparate sets of information and provide clear conclusions and guidance.
• Ability to utilize experience, knowledge and presence to generate results and influence others.
• Ability to quickly assess and prioritize competing demands, while maintaining exemplary customer service.
• Possesses the highest level of integrity and trust.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Culturally sensitive and respectful.