Pricing Manager / Finance Manager

Overview

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future.

Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach one that integrates expertise across social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development.

Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners.

RTI’s Operations Finance team is seeking a Pricing Manager / Finance Manager. This role will be responsible for leading a team of Pricing Analysts who partner closely with proposal teams and research staff to develop winning pricing strategies in response to solicitations for contracts and grants, while assessing risk and proactively recommending mitigation strategies.

The primary role of the Pricing Team is competitive budget development and preparation of business proposals for Federal clients in addition to other domestic, international, and commercial organizations.

This role requires the ability to manage teams, collaborate with other Pricing and cross-functional leadership, and drive process improvements across the institute.

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Pricing in the Operations Finance group.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team that fosters knowledge sharing and continued growth of multiple direct reports through : Promoting accountability, autonomy, and pricing acumen empowering staff to make decisions, provide proactive data analysis, and offer creative solutions to complex problemsCultivating a culture of belonging and inclusivityOngoing individual goal development, feedback and training opportunities to build financial and business capabilitiesEffective recruitment, onboarding and retention
• Maintain and enhance pre-award pricing and risk mitigation activities
• Identify and implement process improvements and industry best practices
• Lead and / or participate in special projects including implementation of new pricing policies, procedures, and systems to improve or enhance budgeting, risk assessment, and operating efficiencies
• Build collaborative relationships across teams and functions
• Independently lead proposal pricing activities up to 30% time, as needed

Critical Skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and complete tasks to best meet team needs.
• Leads team effectively through change with clear communication, adaptability, and maintaining team engagement.
• Ability to think strategically and translate complex data / ideas into RTI level insights.
• Seeks & provides feedback with passion for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates sound judgement and comfort with ambiguity.
• Technology / digital capabilities, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other data analysis / visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 8 years of related experience (or Master’s +6)
• Knowledge of US Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Federal Pricing experience and relevant management experience strongly preferred.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.

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