Senior Business Proposal Analyst I

Job Description:

Project Summary:	Bids and Proposals is involved in the entire pricing procedure any time a new project is bid with an expected total value over $100,000. For new projects valued at less than $100,000, B&P serves as a resource for final budget review to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. B&P staff are familiar with donor/client requirements and have the contacts and resources to help resolve pricing issues when they arise. Chapter 13 of AED’s Manual of Standard Policies and Procedures outlines in detail when B&P should be involved in developing the business proposal and pricing a bid, versus Contracts and/or a project’s own financial manager. A B&P team member is assigned to each new proposal bid.
Position Summary:	The Senior Business Proposal Analyst (Bids and Proposals) will be responsible for the complete development of a range of business/financial proposals, many of which may be complex; assist to develop AED’s cost strategy in conjunction with the program staff and will prepare the budget and all documentation to support the complete business/cost proposal; responsible for liaising with proposed subcontractors and subawardees to develop their business/cost proposals packages, and may assist in the development and negotiation of Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements for AED and its partners. In addition, candidate will be responsible for proposal negotiations with donors, clients, outside firms, consultants and prospective employees; review potential awards and negotiate final pricing, terms and conditions with clients/donors; and provide peer reviews of budgets and other proposal documents as needed.
Essential Job Functions:	Review and analyze the business/financial requirements of solicitations; Work with the technical team and proposal leader/officer-in-charge in the development of questions to the client, the business/cost proposal and in developing the preferred AED cost strategy; Develop the entire business proposal in compliance with the donor/client requirements and format; Development of the template and actual project budgets and unit costs; Development and creation of supporting documents and narratives, as well as all other documents/certifications related to the cost proposal required by the solicitation; Coordination with the technical proposal team and officers-in-charge in the development of various types of proposals and with various types of funding sources; Analysis of various data in order to provide guidance regarding bid strategy; Negotiate salaries, budgets, and other cost matters with clients, subs, consultants, and proposed project staff; Review of proposed contracts, subcontracts, or agreements for accuracy and compliance issues as well as develop and negotiate the terms and conditions for the award; Create and maintain proposal files that are comprehensive and which allow for a smooth transition to post-award administration. Assist in such transition as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.
Education:	Masters in one of the following or related fields: Applied Economics or Applied Management or Business or Business Administration or Development Economics or Development Management or Development Studies or Finance or Health or Industrial Relations or Industry & Labor Relations or International Business or International Economics required or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience:	6 year(s) of relevant experience required Specific Knowledge Requirements: Knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), AIDAR, and regulations governing the Departments of Labor, Education, Health and Human Services, and State as well as the World Bank, United Nations, Development Banks and bilateral and multilateral organizations; Experience in business/cost proposal development; Advanced degree, international experience, and foreign language preferred. Experience in financial analysis; Experience in contract and grant negotiation and/or administration with organizations/firm(s)involved in the provision of management and technical assistance services to U.S. Government Agencies such as USAID, Departments of Education, State, Labor, Health and Human Services and bilateral and multilateral funding agencies such as the World Bank, the Development Banks, DFID, and the United Nations;
Special Requirements:	This job will require a criminal background check.
Skills:	Must be able to use/perform the following: WordPerfect / MS Word, Lotus / Excel - Ability to analyze complex information; - Excellent organizational and communication skills; - Ability to work independently and also as a member of a team; - Ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities; - Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously; - Attention to detail under very tight deadlines and heavy workloads; - Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
Additional Information:	Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Equipment To Be Used: Regular Typical Physical Demands: Regular Working Conditions including Travel and Overtime: Possible occassional travel
FHI Development 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.fhi360.org/en/workingwithus/index.htm or 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20009 by submitting CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements, specify source referencing position #CC11115 in your application. We thank all individuals for their interest in FHI Development 360; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants for a particular position only after they have been invited to complete the company's official printed employment application form.