Contracts & Pricing Analyst

CNA Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Corporation seeks a Contracts and Subcontracts Administrator to support day-to-day contract management, draft routine documents, track funding, ensure compliance, and coordinate deliverables across teams.

The role also leads proposal support, develops cost models, interprets FAR/2 CFR 200 requirements, and maintains pricing files. Strong Excel skills and Costpoint/Cognos experience are preferred, with eligibility for secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business, or economics.
• At least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or contracts; government contracting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and advanced Excel; Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy; effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day contracts and subcontracts administration, tracking key dates and funding.
• Lead development of compliant cost proposals across Federal, State/Local, and Federal Assistance opportunities; build cost/price volumes and BOEs.
• Coordinate with capture teams, contracts, procurement, and subcontractors; support cross-training and continuous improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive contract and pricing files and support audit requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Independent & cross-functional work

Microsoft 365 tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

1. Contracts and Subcontracts Administration: Assists with day to day administration of contracts and subcontracts, including drafting routine documents and correspondence, tracking key dates and funding, monitoring compliance with terms and conditions, coordinating deliverables, maintaining official files, and supporting close out activities. Supports procurement administration as needed.

2. Proposal Support: Leads the development of compliant, competitive cost proposals across Federal, State/Local, and Federal Assistance (Grants/Cooperative Agreements) in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs). Key responsibilities involve building financial models, interpreting solicitation requirements (SOW/PWS), and ensuring alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), State Procurement Codes, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). Leads the timely creation of cost/price volumes and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the proposal efforts. Provides inputs for all management & corporate bid approval; attend proposal review meetings to discuss, review, and revise cost/price proposals and actively contributes to price discussions.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with capture teams, contracts, procurement, and subcontractors. Assists in cross-training & facilitates continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Audit Support: Maintain comprehensive contract and pricing files and support internal/external audit requirements.

5. Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics or combination of education and work experience required.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in finance, accounting or contracts. Government Contracting experience preferred.

Skills: Experience using Microsoft 365 collaboration tools with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Costpoint and Cognos (or similar ERP/BI tools) preferred. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, manage multiple concurrent proposals, and adapt to shifting priorities. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in numerical work and documentation. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work both independently and as part of a cross‑functional team in a fast‑paced contracts/proposal environment.

Other: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.

Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.