Pricing Analyst
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- Business Administration/Management
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- 24000004 Requisition #
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- Jan 16, 2024 Post Date
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DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.
If you are a highly talented Pricing Analyst, we want to hear from you!
This position is remote, candidates should reside in the Reston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC., Dallas, Houston, Austin, or Tampa area.
This position provides support to the generation of revenue through analyzing historical data and performance to advise on profitable arrangements and rate structures. Works closely with Pricing Leadership and Sr. Analysts, Business Development, Marketing, Legal Project Management, Billing Operations, and Staff Leadership. Resolves complex data & reports to develop a story & advise on forward options.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field
- 3 years’ directly related experience
- Must have strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
- Must be an innovative and strategic thinker
- Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationships across the firm
- Solid analytical skills along with exceptional attention to detail
- Must be a self-starter
- Proficient in summarizing and charting large data sets
- Advanced MS Word & Excel experience, including experience using VLOOKUP and PivotTable functions
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in financial analysis, billing, accounting, or similar type of work
- Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
What will your day look like?
As a Pricing Analyst, you will work with Business Development/Pitch team, Pricing team, and Service Delivery leadership to develop rate proposals, fee estimates, and pricing options in response to client RFPs and ad-hoc requests. You will work directly with the Billing/Rates team, Pricing team, and firm attorneys to identify rate renewal opportunities, develop proposals, receive Practice Group approval, and communicate/submit per the relevant deadline(s).
In this position, you will coordinate with Pricing leadership and Sr Pricing Analysts to contribute to financial models for assessing the financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals. You will assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements. You will perform historical analytics of matters in coordination with Pricing leadership and Sr Pricing Analysts to identify key risks and drivers of fee magnitude to build robust pricing models for broader implementation.
Additionally, you will work with Billing/Rates, New Business Intake, and other firm staff to ensure billing system setup and documentation of clients/matters captures intended pricing arrangements, rates, and other relevant client notes. You will compile and communicate relevant progress, wins, and risks to Pricing/Firm Leadership in a timely manner. You will work on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.
To learn more about DLA Piper, please visit our website.
We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and, we believe, truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
General & Essential Job Expectations
While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty, there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees, which include but are not limited to:
- Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties;
- Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;
- Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product;
- Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required;
- Foster positive work relationships;
- Comply with all firm policies and practices;
- Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;
- Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned.
Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Application Process:
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Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email.
Agency applications will not be considered.