FHI 360

Director, Cost & Pricing

FHI 360

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Directs the activities of the Cost & Pricing department and is accountable for departmental performance.
  • Leads the development and execution of functional pricing strategies, including price-to-win approaches.
  • Oversees compliant cost proposal development in alignment with donor requirements and internal policies.
  • Guides teams through budgeting, pricing, and cost narrative processes.
  • Partners with Vice Presidents, Directors, and senior leaders in Business Development, Finance, Programs, and Contracts.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree or international equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of related work experience at a corporate or organizational level.
  • Includes 6+ years of experience managing a cost and pricing unit or comparable finance function.
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, government accounting practices, CAS, FAR, and applicable state/federal regulations affecting cost and pricing.
  • Demonstrated experience with automated financial reporting systems and cost/pricing analysis tools.
  • Ability to evaluate complex cost structures and provide expert-level recommendations in high-stakes proposal environments.
  • Strong diplomatic, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Clear, professional, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.
  • 18 days of paid vacation per year.
  • 12 sick days per year.
  • 11 holidays per year.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
cost proposal developmentpricing strategiesbudgetingcost narrative processescost analysisfinancial reportingcost structures evaluation
Soft Skills
diplomatic skillsnegotiation skillsinfluencing skillsstakeholder alignmenttime managementdeadline managementresults-oriented communication
Certifications
Master’s DegreeCPA (Certified Public Accountant)