Government Pricing Analyst - Maryland

Overview

A Defense, Security, and Critical Infrastructure business unit is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical pricing professional to lead the development and submission of competitive and compliant pricing for government proposals and contracts. This role requires a proactive attitude and strong analytical skills. The position is based in either Columbia, MD or Frederick, MD. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with capture and proposal teams to develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies for government RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation types.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BoE) by managing pricing data, rates, and cost estimate models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and AMS.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Develop and maintain pricing tools, templates, and models for government price proposals.
• Analyze historical data and market rates (e.g., GSA Schedule) to support realistic and defensible pricing.
• Establish effective working relationships with capture, sales, program management, finance, and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with program managers, finance, contracts, and supply chain to gather inputs for accurate costing and pricing models.
• Support scope changes, contract modifications, and repricing needs with program teams.
• Analyze data to support price-to-win strategies and assess proposal profitability.
• Conduct what-if analyses and risk assessments for different pricing scenarios using ProPricer.
• Contribute to or author pricing volumes and other proposal sections, including pricing assumptions, methodologies, and cost justification narratives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in government contracting pricing, cost accounting, and proposal development.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse international environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex pricing concepts clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and modeling).
• Experience with ProPricer for government proposals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be a U.S. person eligible to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation range: $76,000 to $98,000, including base salary, variable pay (if applicable), and benefits.
• Compensation is determined by position, geographic location, education, relevant work history, sales incentive structure, and job-related skills.
• Flexible working hour models.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.
• Privately owned company with a long-term and attractive work environment.
• Support for innovation.

Location

• North American headquarters in Columbia, MD or new facility in Frederick, MD.

This opportunity is open to qualified candidates who meet the citizenship and clearance requirements.