Federal Pricing & Proposals Lead

AV; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal proposals and contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS and company policies.

The role collaborates with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams to provide pricing analysis, modeling, and documentation that align with business objectives. This position requires 5+ years in federal pricing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor junior pricing analysts in estimating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government proposal processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with pricing tools such as ProPricer.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications.
• Prepare compliant cost volumes and support proposal documentation.
• Conduct labor rate, material, subcontractor, and ODC pricing in accordance with solicitation requirements.
• Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCMA guidelines, and internal policies.
• Perform sensitivity analyses, what-if scenarios, and risk assessments to support bid strategy.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to support reviews and fact-finding.
• Build and maintain cost models incorporating direct labor, indirect rates, escalation, and subcontractor/vendor inputs.
• Support price-to-win analysis and competitive assessments in coordination with capture teams.
• Provide management with clear pricing recommendations and data-driven insights.
• Work closely with capture, contracts, program management, and finance teams to align pricing with technical and program requirements.
• Support internal pricing reviews and approvals by preparing pricing packages and presentations.
• Mentor junior pricing analysts and share best practices in estimating methodologies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

AV is seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal proposals and contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS and company policies.

The role collaborates with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams to provide pricing analysis, modeling, and documentation that align with business objectives. This position requires 5+ years in federal pricing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to mentor junior pricing analysts in estimating