Analyst, Competitive Intelligence & Price to Win

Maximus; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an Analyst, Competitive Intelligence & Price to Win to help shape competitive pursuits by analyzing market trends, evaluating competitors, and supporting pricing strategies for high-value opportunities. You will conduct opportunity-focused research, build pricing databases, prepare briefing materials for senior reviewers, and collaborate across capture teams in a fully remote role.

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years' experience required; this position includes bonus potential and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong Excel, data cleanup, and attention to detail required.
• Research, data organization, spreadsheet analysis, source documentation, procurement research, pricing support, market analysis, finance, business analysis, or business development support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct opportunity-focused customer and competitor research to support PTW assumptions and competitive positioning.
• Collect, organize, and validate award history, procurement data, incumbent information, and relevant market intelligence.
• Support competitive pricing analysis by compiling prior award data, pricing benchmarks, contract values, labor categories, and relevant cost drivers.
• Assist in building and maintaining bid-specific competitive pricing databases, source logs, and evidence files.
• Use analytical platforms, spreadsheets, and internal tools to support top-down, bottom-up, and parametric analyses under direction.
• Prepare draft charts, summaries, source extracts, and analysis packages for review by more senior PTW team members.
• Participate in pre-bid and RFP review discussions to capture risks, questions, assumptions, and information gaps.
• Support strategy sessions, customer value proposition workshops, and proposal team activities through research and data preparation.
• Maintain strong documentation standards to ensure analysis is traceable, current, and usable by the broader capture/proposal team.

Skills

Competitive intelligence

Pricing to win

Market research

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Turn data into winning strategy. As an Analyst, Competitive Intelligence & Price to Win, you'll play a key role in shaping competitive pursuits by analyzing market trends, evaluating competitors, and supporting pricing strategies that drive business growth. If you thrive on research, critical thinking, and transforming insights into actionable recommendations, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact on high-value opportunities.

Why you'll love this role: You'll work at the intersection of strategy, data, and business development, helping teams make informed decisions that position Maximus for success in a competitive marketplace.

This is a remote opportunity!

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - bonus potential

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

• Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

• Professional Development Opportunities - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct opportunity-focused customer and competitor research to support PTW assumptions and competitive positioning.

• Collect, organize, and validate award history, procurement data, incumbent information, and relevant market intelligence.

• Support competitive pricing analysis by compiling prior award data, pricing benchmarks, contract values, labor categories, and relevant cost drivers.

• Assist in building and maintaining bid-specific competitive pricing databases, source logs, and evidence files.

• Use analytical platforms, spreadsheets, and internal tools to support top-down, bottom-up, and parametric analyses under direction.

• Prepare draft charts, summaries, source extracts, and analysis packages for review by more senior PTW team members.

• Participate in pre-bid and RFP review discussions to capture risks, questions, assumptions, and information gaps.

• Support strategy sessions, customer value proposition workshops, and proposal team activities through research and data preparation.

• Maintain strong documentation standards to ensure analysis is traceable, current, and usable by the broader capture/proposal team.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 3+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Program Specific Requirements:

• Research, data organization, spreadsheet analysis, source documentation, procurement research, pricing support, market analysis, finance, business analysis, or business development support.

• Ability to collect and organize award data, procurement details, incumbent information, market intelligence, labor/category benchmarks, contract values, and supporting source evidence accurately.

• Ability to maintain traceable documentation, prepare clear summaries, follow review direction, work under deadlines, and support PTW assumptions and bid strategy inputs.

• Strong Excel, data cleanup, and attention to detail required.

This position is fully remote and will require a home office.

Home office requirements:

Reliable high-speed internet service

Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$70,000

Maximum Salary

$85,000