Contract Cost & Pricing Specialist

Chimes; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical plans from $

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Life Insurance + AD&D

Long-Term Disability coverage

Tickets at Work

Employee referral bonuses and programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a pricing professional to develop and maintain pricing strategies for federal and commercial contracts. You will analyze cost data and prepare clear reports for stakeholders, while staying compliant with FAR/DFARS and related regulations.

Collaborate across departments to support negotiations and proposals, maintain accurate documentation, and uphold high integrity standards in a fast-paced environment. A strong background in cost accounting and advanced Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or related field.
• 3+ years pricing experience in nonprofit or federal consulting.
• Strong understanding of federal contract pricing (FFP, Cost-Plus, IDIQ) and FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of SCA, DBA, and labor CBAs.
• Advanced Excel and cost-estimating techniques.
• Familiarity with cost accounting.
• Proven track record in negotiations and customer presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies for federal and commercial contracts.
• Analyze cost data and prepare pricing analysis reports for stakeholders.
• Stay current on FAR, DFARS and related requirements to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to support negotiations and proposals.
• Maintain accurate reports, logs, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of integrity in all work.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cost Estimating

Job description

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies for federal and commercial contracts
• Analyze cost data and prepare clear, actionable pricing analysis reports for stakeholders
• Stay current on WDR, CBA, and FAR requirements to ensure compliance
• Collaborate across departments to support successful negotiations and proposals
• Maintain accurate reports, logs, and documentation in a timely manner
• Uphold confidentiality and high standards of integrity in all work

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field (preferred)
• 3+ years of experience developing pricing in a nonprofit, federal consulting, or similar industry
• Solid understanding of federal contract pricing structures (FFP, Cost-Plus, IDIQ, etc.) and regulations (FAR, DFARS)
• Strong working knowledge of the SCA, DBA, and labor union CBAs
• Advanced Excel skills and expertise in cost estimating techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in cost accounting
• Proven track record in negotiations and customer presentations
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with ISSA Clean standards is a plus

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Medical insurance plans starting at just $6.90/month — one of the lowest employee rates you’ll find
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

Ready to Make Your Impact?

Join a team where your work truly matters—every single day.