Entry-Level Pricing & Cost Analyst for Proposals

SRC; Town of Cicero (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. is seeking a Cost & Pricing Specialist to support enterprise-wide proposal pricing and cost estimating for government and commercial opportunities.

You will collaborate with leaders, program teams, finance, and proposal managers to deliver compliant, competitive cost proposals from opportunity identification through contract award. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in government contracting, pricing strategy, and defense industry operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting/finance/business/economics/math or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, finance, accounting, contracts, or government contracting; internships/co-ops welcomed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support development, preparation, and submission of compliant cost proposals for government and commercial opportunities.
• Interpret and apply RFP requirements and pricing instructions to ensure proposal compliance.
• Develop pricing schedules, cost volumes, and work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Review and validate Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with proposal teams and SMEs to gather, analyze, and validate cost element data.
• Build, maintain, and analyze cost models and pricing scenarios for strategic decisions.
• Verify accuracy of indirect rates, labor rates, cost calculations, and proposal data.
• Compile and maintain cost data for management reviews, audits, and reporting.
• Support material estimating by collecting supplier quotes and maintaining pricing databases.
• Generate pricing estimates and quotations for small procurements and customer requests.
• Assist with proposal audits and FAR compliance.
• Support Truthful Cost or Pricing Data disclosures and cost impact analyses.
• Help improve proposal pricing processes, tools, and data management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ProPricer

Power BI

Job description

SRC, Inc. is seeking a Cost & Pricing Specialist to support enterprise-wide proposal pricing and cost estimating for government and commercial opportunities.

You will collaborate with leaders, program teams, finance, and proposal managers to deliver compliant, competitive cost proposals from opportunity identification through contract award. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in government contracting, pricing strategy, and defense industry operations.