Lead Price & Proposal Analyst – Evaluation & Negotiation Support

Join a mission-driven team shaping one of the nation’s most important defense programs. 2 Circle, Inc. is a veteran-owned consulting firm known for delivering high-impact systems engineering, program management, and analytical expertise to the Department of War. We pride ourselves on exceptional quality, deep technical credibility, and a commitment to supporting the warfighter.

About the role

We are seeking a Lead Price & Proposal Analyst to support a high-priority DoW program office at Eglin AFB. In this influential government-side role, you will evaluate contractor price proposals, guide negotiation strategy, and serve as the central coordinator for all proposal actions entering the program. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and SAP access.

This is an opportunity to bring your industry experience to the government side, providing insight, strengthening acquisition rigor, and shaping outcomes that directly impact national defense.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contractor price proposals for reasonableness, completeness, and realism using FAR 15.404 techniques.
• Develop pre-negotiation objectives and advise contracting officers through fact-finding and negotiations.
• Act as the single point of intake and coordination for all incoming proposals, tracking progress and driving timely execution to award.
• Review BOEs, labor and material estimates, and rate structures to identify risks and cost drivers.
• Support creation of negotiation documentation, including PNM inputs and weighted guidelines analysis.
• Partner closely with DCAA, DCMA, contracting teams, and technical evaluators throughout source selection and negotiations.
• Compare contractor proposals to the IGCE and highlight deltas, drivers, and evaluation findings.

Requirements

• US Citizen and MUST HAVE Active Secret Clearance and able to obtain Top Secret and SAP access
• Over 12 years of experience managing or developing proposals within industry
• More than five (5) years serving in a lead or supervisory proposal role
• At least five (5) years supporting a weapons system or platform-focused program office
• Extensive knowledge of weighted guidelines, IGCE development, PNMs, DCAA/DCMA coordination, and managing concurrent proposal activities
• Advanced proficiency with ProPricer, complex Excel modeling, and quantitative cost-analysis techniques

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a secure, classified office environment where noise levels may range from low to moderate.
• Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with defense-industry standards.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Flexible work-scheduling options.
• Education-assistance programs.
• Charitable-giving support and military-reserve leave accommodations.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and flexible-spending benefits, with a significant portion of costs covered by 2 Circle.
• Performance-based incentive awards and family-support programs such as child-activity sponsorships.

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $170,000 – $190,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and contract-specific factors.

Why 2 Circle?

People first! At 2 Circle, our culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day. We offer the close-knit, supportive environment of a small business paired with the robust administrative strength you’d expect from a Fortune 500 company. Unlike organizations that overlook the importance of investing in their employees, we build systems that put our people first. By removing administrative burdens and prioritizing real support, we ensure our team can stay focused on what truly matters: excelling in their roles and delivering unwavering support to the warfighter, while still having the time and energy to be present at home with their families.