Description
Project Finance and Pricing Analyst
Location: Arlington, VA preferred. Remote candidates must live within commuting distance and be available for onsite work as needed.
About ICF - Transportation Practice
ICF's Transportation Practice specializes in addressing complex planning, policy, and program issues at the nexus of transportation and the environment, energy, and communities. ICF's work focuses on integrated approaches that support sustainable transportation decisions, addressing the mobility, safety, environmental, social, and economic effects of transportation. Our work includes strategic planning, research, data analysis, policy analysis, outreach, training, and program evaluation for federal, state, and local governments, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Transportation Research Board, state transportation and environmental agencies, and metropolitan planning organizations. We specialize in evaluating the impacts of infrastructure projects, programs, and government policies; developing guidebooks; and documenting best practices related to integrated planning, transportation operations, and the environment.
We are seeking a Project Finance and Pricing Analyst for ICF's Transportation Practice. This position supports the administration, setup, and on-going monitoring of project financials, schedules, and contracts as well as support for pricing project proposals. Projects are primarily conducted for clients at the U.S. Department of Transportation as well as state, regional, and local transportation agencies. The Project Finance and Pricing Analyst would work on multiple projects concurrently and assume an active role on numerous project teams.
The Project Finance and Pricing Analyst should have a background or interest in financial and project management especially for the federal government, strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. They will be expected to work as part of multiple teams concurrently to execute and monitor projects that support the delivery of accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. This position offers significant potential for professional growth and advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Review requests for proposals and work with proposal managers and other members of the proposal team to prepare price proposals and business-related narratives for submission.
Review contract awards and work with internal staff to oversee internal project setup in ICF's accounting and project management systems. Activities during setup could include setting up multiple subcontracts, establishing an invoice schedule, preparing the financials for tracking purposes, and providing key information to project team on key contract terms.
Review monthly project financials; analyze financials to determine if financials are on schedule from a financial, contractual and schedule perspective providing corrective actions recommendations if necessary.
Prepare internal and client reports.
Request, review, and track monthly project invoices for accuracy based on contract terms.
Work with other ICF groups including finance, pricing, contracts, subcontracts, and billing in day-to-day activities to ensure projects are executed and running efficiently to optimize financial measures.
Ensure that programs and projects are following ICF policies and procedures and meeting contractual requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field, with 8+ years of program and financial management experience - Federal, state, or municipal government projects and consulting contracting lifecycle.
OR
Master's degree in business, finance, or related field, with 6+ years of program and financial management experience - Federal, state, or municipal government projects and consulting contracting lifecycle.
Experience developing, monitoring, and managing project budgets and schedules.
Preferred Experience
Proposal Development: Coordinating technical and cost volumes, compliance checks, and submission.
Pricing & Budgeting: Building cost models, pricing spreadsheets, and supporting negotiations.
Contract Setup: Establishing project codes, systems, and workflows for execution.
Required Professional Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Teams).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members at all levels of staff, external clients, and subcontractors.
Ability to work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Understand how individual project financial components impact project performance and fit into the overall group financial performance.
Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks or projects and ability to carry out multiple tasks under tight or sometimes conflicting deadlines.
High level of attention to detail and work quality.
Ability to work well both in teams and independently.
Initiative and understanding to anticipate and respond to client and project needs.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.?
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at? candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. ?
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,124.00 - $166,810.00
Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
