The Cost Preparer will provide the following services:

· Lead cost/price proposal strategy, planning, and volume preparation in accord with IFES policies, and legal and donor requirements

· Prepare and modify complex spreadsheets in Excel

· Coordinate effectively with proposal manager, technical staff, subcontractors, and other associates to ensure that required cost data are thorough, accurate, and submitted on schedule

· Write clear and compliant budget narratives to respond to requests for proposals and/or clients

· Provide pricing guidance to proposal and business development teams to ensure that pricing strategy complies with donor requirements

· Assist technical staff in completing budget realignments and costed modifications

· In collaboration with proposal team, work with proposal writers to ensure budget and technical proposal are aligned.

· Review proposal budgets for completeness and compliance with donor requirements

· Facilitate trainings to staff related to cost and pricing and business compliance

· Bachelor’s degree required

· 3-5 years of related experience in proposal budget development and review for US government cost applications

· Experience developing complex budgets for proposal submission to USAID, DOS, and/or DFID

· Knowledge of USAID, DOS and/or DFID budgeting requirements and federal government regulations such as FAR, AIDAR

· Advanced proficiency with Excel, particularly budget development and formula functions

· Ability to adhere to proposal deadlines

· Experience discussing and explaining budget and pricing with program and technical staff