Pricing Analyst
About Our Client
The organization operates within the government contracting sector, supporting competitive and compliant pricing for government proposals. It addresses the complexities of federal acquisition regulations and pricing requirements by applying structured pricing methodologies, cost analysis, and competitive strategies to support successful government contract submissions.
About the Opportunity
The Pricing Analyst supports the development and review of pricing for government contract proposals, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and competitive positioning. This role applies cost models, develops pricing structures, conducts market and competitive research, and prepares pricing documentation for proposal submissions. The position provides an opportunity to build expertise in government contracting pricing and progress within the field.
Responsibilities
- Apply approved indirect rates to proposal cost models and verify consistency across contract line items.
- Support development of Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structures and cost summaries aligned with solicitation requirements.
- Conduct price-to-win research using government databases and compile competitive intelligence.
- Assist with pricing strategy memos, including comparison tables and variance analyses.
- Perform compliance reviews of pricing volumes against solicitation requirements and identify potential deficiencies.
- Manage proposal file checklists and ensure proper document filing and naming conventions.
- Prepare cost summary exhibits, pricing tables, and other solicitation-required formats.
- Coordinate subcontractor cost rollups and verify quoted amounts.
- Support post-award activities, including price comparisons and lessons-learned documentation.
- Maintain pricing documentation libraries and assist with rate card maintenance.
- Manage multiple proposal assignments while meeting established deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in government contracting pricing, cost analysis, financial analysis, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of FAR Part 15 pricing requirements or the ability to learn applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formula-based analysis and pivot tables.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with indirect rate structures preferred.
- Experience with price-to-win research tools and knowledge of Service Contract Act wage determinations preferred.
- Familiarity with government contracting ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint preferred.
Pay
- Base salary range: $80,000–$100,000 annually.
Benefits
- Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, well-being, financial planning, and short-term incentive programs.
- Medical insurance.