Kearney & Company

Role Description Kearney & Company is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our team. The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for the following: - Collaborating with proposal teams to develop competitive pricing strategies and compliant cost/price proposals - Building and maintaining Government Excel pricing models and templates for proposal submission - Developing price volumes aligned with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria - Reviewing RFQs and RFPs to identify pricing-related matters, including risks, inconsistencies, and compliance requirements, and drafting clarification questions as appropriate - Translating solicitation requirements into structured, compliant pricing approaches - Recommending pricing schedules and timelines to ensure proposal milestones and quality standards are achieved - Performing competitive price analysis, historical benchmarking, and pricing trend analysis - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including contracts, subcontracts, compliance, and technical personnel - Supporting pre-award pricing discussions and negotiations, as appropriate - Communicating pricing strategies, risks, and recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders - Ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and solicitation requirements Qualifications - Minimum 2.5 years of Federal Government pricing experience - Direct experience developing price volumes and Government Excel pricing spreadsheets/models for proposal submission - Demonstrated ability to analyze RFQs and RFPs and identify pricing-related matters - Experience supporting pricing efforts on IDIQs, BPAs, and/or Task Orders - Experience presenting pricing strategies to leadership or executive stakeholders - Strong knowledge of FAR and contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable etc.) - Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX, IF) - Strong analytical and communication skills - Ability to obtain a U.S. secret level security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship) Requirements - Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting Federal consulting or CPA firms - Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, Salesforce - Exposure to AI tools in pricing Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan - Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances - Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Kearney & Company is currently seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our team. The Pricing Analyst will be responsible for the following: - Collaborating with proposal teams to develop competitive pricing strategies and compliant cost/price proposals - Building and maintaining Government Excel pricing models and templates for proposal submission - Developing price volumes aligned with solicitation instructions and evaluation criteria - Reviewing RFQs and RFPs to identify pricing-related matters, including risks, inconsistencies, and compliance requirements, and drafting clarification questions as appropriate - Translating solicitation requirements into structured, compliant pricing approaches - Recommending pricing schedules and timelines to ensure proposal milestones and quality standards are achieved - Performing competitive price analysis, historical benchmarking, and pricing trend analysis - Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including contracts, subcontracts, compliance, and technical personnel - Supporting pre-award pricing discussions and negotiations, as appropriate - Communicating pricing strategies, risks, and recommendations to leadership and executive stakeholders - Ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and solicitation requirements Qualifications Qualifications: - Minimum 3 years of Federal Government pricing experience - Direct experience developing price volumes and Government Excel pricing spreadsheets/models for proposal submission - Demonstrated ability to analyze RFQs and RFPs and identify pricing-related matters - Experience supporting pricing efforts on IDIQs, BPAs, and/or Task Orders - Experience presenting pricing strategies to leadership or executive stakeholders - Strong knowledge of FAR and contract types (FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable etc.) - Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX, IF) - Strong analytical and communication skills - Ability to obtain a U.S. secret level security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship) Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting Federal consulting or CPA firms - Familiarity with Costpoint, Cognos, Salesforce - Exposure to AI tools in pricing Overview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers. The expected salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $85,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan - Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances - Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits. - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call 703-236-2391 or email accommodations@kearneyco.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.

Kearney & Company is looking for a VMware Systems Administrator to join our team! As a VMware Systems Administrator the daily responsibilities will include monitoring the health and performance of VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines, alongside performing essential system patching and upgrades. Analytical skills will be vital as you assess capacity and performance trends, recommending improvements for optimal system efficiency. Additional responsibilites include but are not limited to: - Ensure security hardening and enforce CIS Benchmark requirements while troubleshooting system and performance issues - Validate configurations to meet operational and compliance standards, document system changes and maintenance activities, and coordinate accountable equipment movements - Collaborate closely with network, cybersecurity, and government teams - Ensure that our virtualization services remain reliable, secure, and compliant across all platforms Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or 4 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree - Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a related infrastructure-focused role - Proficiency in VMware virtualization administration, including experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and NSX - Strong foundation in capacity planning and trending to support thorough system performance analysis - Implement effective solutions and configuration settings for system hardening and security patching - Understanding of virtualizations architecture, hypervisor operations, and virtual machine lifecycle management - Strong technical documentation skills, including change management and maintenance records - Effective communication skills for working with engineering teams and government stakeholders - Ability to obtain and maintain Agency Suitability (requires U.S. citizenship) Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant industry certification (e.g., Network+, Security+) - VMware Certified Professional Certifications KCO1701 #LI-Remote Overview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers. The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan - Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances - Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call 703-236-2391 or email accommodations@kearneyco.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.

Kearney & Company is looking for a Windows System Administrator to join our team! The Windows System Administrator will perform system administration tasks, to include infrastructure administration and automation, information security support and configurations, software and OS installation/updates, and follow configuration/change control processes. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes - Manage on-premises and cloud infrastructure—including virtual machines, identity services, backups, security configurations, and enterprise applications throughout their full lifecycle - Assist Network Engineers with configuring and managing network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory - Design, administer, and optimize Windows Server environments, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and core network components - Implement and enforce security best practices, including access controls, encryption, logging, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening aligned with NIST requirements - Assist with implementing and managing backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss - Conduct regular system health checks, security audits, and risk assessments, documenting findings and remediating gaps proactively - Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness - Develop scripts, automation tools, and streamlined workflows to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort - Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, procedures, diagrams, policies, and system change records - Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generating reports on system performance, security, and compliance - Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or 4 years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of the degree - Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in systems administration or a related infrastructure-focused role - Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core services - Advanced troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities and able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues - Proficiency with scripting or automation tools (PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.) - Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams - Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills across systems, networks, and cloud services - Experience with system hardening guidelines (e.g., CIS benchmarks) - Familiarity with virtualization technologies - Ability to obtain and maintain Agency Suitability (requires U.S. citizenship) Preferred Qualifications: - Relevant industry certification (e.g., Network+, Security+, CCSP,) - Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Azure Kubernetes or Azure Container) - Familiarity with Cloud administration, specifically Azure KCO1701 #LI-Remote Overview Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers. The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable). We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan - Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances - Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance - Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits - Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call 703-236-2391 or email accommodations@kearneyco.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more. Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.