Description:
Serves as a Pricing Analyst at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ facility. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a grocery pricing analyst providing essential analytical and pricing execution support for the Agency's centralized category management function. Specifically, the incumbent is responsible for executing and refining a retail pricing strategy across categories with the strategic and financial goals defined by senior leadership.Requirements:
You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 1101 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.For the GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-11 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.
For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-12 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-12:
- Execute proficiencies in market research, price trends and geographic anomalies in order to enhance decision models.
- Validate pricing programs, plans and results using data analytics, enterprise solutions and models.
- Monitor, assess, and report pricing key performance indicators (KPI's).
Examples of qualifying specialized experience GS-13:- Translates complex data analysis into actionable business insights to support and drive retail pricing strategies and decisions.
- Interpret and integrate disparate data i.e., modeling, sales, financial, pricing, and consumer data into reports and presentations for various audiences.
- Advanced retail analytics (pricing, marketing mix, market structure and annual sales plans), financial measurements, syndicated sales tools, databases, forecasting, and an understanding of industry category management practices.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: Selection will be based on the judgment of the selecting official as to which applicant is best qualified to perform the duties of the position. The breadth and depth of relevant experience and knowledge, and the quality of past performance, will be the primary considerations used for selection. Important selection factors are: Comprehensive Knowledge of commercial retail grocery industry pricing data and familiarity with grocery products, Relational Database Concepts, Data Integration, Advanced Spreadsheet Understanding, Concepts in Data Visualization, Statistics, and Predictive Modeling Understanding of price elasticity of demand, product substitution and item cannibalization concepts, Market-share analysis and the role of syndicated data in category management is required. Must have the ability to perform pricing and market analysis and coordinate pricing for the Agency's products and/or services in order to maximize savings, optimize revenue and meet marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Comprehensive knowledge of retail grocery accounting, finance analysis, finance analytics, pricing, revenue optimization, or economics is required in order to execute financial models to assess and build effective retail pricing structures. Knowledge of and experience in commercial retail grocery industry and pricing strategies is required advised in order to compile and review internal and external data and leverage optimization tools to make informed retail pricing recommendations. Knowledge of grocery store-based price elasticity and discrete choice pricing studies. Comprehensive knowledge of, and experience with, specific commercial retail grocery pricing concepts, such as price elasticity, transaction profitability assessment, margin and revenue analysis, price band analysis, and price waterfall analysis or equivalent relevant experience in professional consulting services.
You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).
- Minimum Qualifications GS-12
- Minimum Qualifications GS-13
Overtime: Occasional
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered
Obligated Position: No
Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.
Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation and involves the ordinary risks and discomforts typical of an office environment.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
Telework eligible: Yes
Remote work eligible: No
Mar 19, 2024;
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