Pricing Analyst
AV · Arlington, VA · Yesterday
On-siteSales$74k–$113k/yrFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications.
- Collaborate with the Estimating Lead on BOEs and review of cost estimates.
- Prepare compliant cost volumes and support proposal documentation.
- Conduct labor rate, material, subcontractor, and ODC pricing in accordance with solicitation requirements.
Compliance & Analysis
- Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCMA guidelines, and internal policies.
- Perform sensitivity analyses, what-if scenarios, and risk assessments to support bid strategy.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation to support reviews and fact-finding.
Financial Modeling
- Build and maintain cost models incorporating direct labor, indirect rates, escalation, and subcontractor/vendor inputs.
- Support price-to-win analysis and competitive assessments in coordination with capture teams.
- Provide management with clear pricing recommendations and data-driven insights.
Collaboration
- Work closely with capture, contracts, program management, and finance teams to align pricing with technical and program requirements.
- Support internal pricing reviews and approvals by preparing pricing packages and presentations.
- Mentor junior pricing analysts and share best practices in estimating methodologies.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government proposal processes
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Excel and Word); experience with pricing tools such as ProPricer (preferred)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
- Strong understanding of federal pricing and compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret solicitation requirements and translate them into compliant cost proposals
- High attention to detail and accuracy in financial modeling
- Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills
- Professional integrity and commitment to ethical pricing practices