Overview
Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy-Chase, Maryland, this global development organization has a field presence is more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio of that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other’s growth. Our success depends on all our employees’ points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.
Position Summary:
The Pricing & Finance Associate will be a member of the Cost and Pricing Unit in the Finance and Contracts (F&C) Division. They will work alongside Business Development, Contracts, programmatic, and other teams to develop proposals for future projects and develop financial reports on existing projects. For proposals, they will principally develop budgets and descriptive narratives of those budgets, but also assist in strategic pricing decisions and discussions on cost and operational realism. The Pricing & Finance Associate will also assist with corporate financial analysis. The position is hybrid in-office & work-from-home, with flexibility for longer remote work as needed.
The Cost & Pricing (C&P) team is one of the driving forces behind this growth, working alongside business development and technical experts to produce budgets and narratives in response to funder solicitations. The C&P team is closely integrated with the Financial Planning & Analysis team, with Associates and Analysts on both teams being cross-trained and providing support to ensure a reasonable workload. Team members regularly interact with stakeholders from across the organization and gain broad understanding of Creative’s efforts over time.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Pricing & Finance Associate will report to the Senior Cost and Pricing Manager in the F&C Division.
Responsibilities
- Lead proposal costing efforts, working closely with technical and proposal development teams;
- Prepare budget templates in accordance with funder requirements and Creative’s policies and procedures;
- Develop and revise complex proposal budgets in accordance with donor requirements using Microsoft Excel;
- Draft in-depth budget narratives using descriptive and persuasive language;
- Prepare budget narratives for the cost proposal submission that are compliant and provide adequate cost justifications;
- Develop financial ad-hoc financial reports in Excel and Power BI as needed;
- Assist in the preparation of regular financial reports for existing projects;
- Work closely Financial Analysis team to review budget modifications, assist in corporate forecasting and budgeting, and other financial analysis tasks as assigned; and
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with Finance, Accounting, and Economics majors preferred;
- High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel;
- Effective writing skills with capacity to accurately and positively present information in writing;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills; and
- Ability to work both independently and in a team.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiarity with USAID or of international development;
- Experience in cost & pricing or other financial analysis or related experience; and
- Basic proficiency in a second language, especially Spanish or French
The salary range for this role is $61,300 to $68,000.
EEOC Statement: Creative is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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