Overview
A remote or DMV-based opportunity is available for a Senior Pricing Analyst with a preference for candidates holding a Top Secret clearance. This role focuses on leading cost proposal development and pricing activities in support of government contracting efforts, ensuring compliant, competitive, and well-supported pricing for proposals.
Responsibilities
Pricing & Proposal Development (Primary Focus)
- Lead development of cost proposals responding to RFPs, RFQs, and task orders.
- Ensure pricing compliance with FAR, DFARS, and solicitation requirements.
- Build, maintain, and document pricing models covering direct labor, subcontractor costs, Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and indirect rates.
- Develop and support Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation aligned with technical and management approaches.
- Perform cost and price analyses, including evaluations of subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Contracts, and Technical teams to develop competitive pricing strategies.
- Support cost volume preparation and audit readiness, including responses to DCAA inquiries.
Program Control Support (As Needed)
- Assist Program Managers with budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking.
- Support development of Estimates at Completion (EACs), burn rate analyses, and variance reporting.
- Monitor program financial performance, including labor utilization and subcontractor spending.
- Track funding, revenue, and costs to ensure alignment with contract requirements.
- Contribute to monthly financial reporting and internal management reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- 4 to 8+ years of experience in pricing, cost analysis, or related financial roles, preferably within government contracting.
- Strong understanding of government proposal pricing processes and regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
- Advanced Excel skills with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple proposal deadlines simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience developing pricing for federal government proposals.
- Familiarity with cost-type, Time-and-Materials (T&M), and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract structures.
- Exposure to program controls, financial reporting, and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) concepts.
- Experience with Unanet or similar project accounting and financial management tools.
- Understanding of indirect rate structures, including fringe, overhead, and General & Administrative (G&A) expenses.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop accurate, defensible pricing solutions under tight deadlines.
- Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Clear communication of financial data, assumptions, and recommendations.
- High level of accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
- Employer-funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible leave policy.
- Flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home.
- 4% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately.
- Reimbursements for training events, gym memberships, cell phone and internet bills, and lunches with coworkers.
Location
Remote or within the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area.
Clearance
Top Secret clearance preferred.