Junior Pricing Analyst

invictusic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

invictusic in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Junior Pricing Analyst to support cost/price proposals and pricing models. You will work with capture, program, contracts, and finance teams to ensure pricing aligns with government contracting standards and leverage Excel-based tools.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field and 1–2 years of pricing or cost analysis experience, with strong Excel skills and a team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field.
• Entry level (1-2 years) experience in pricing, cost analysis, finance, or proposal support; internship or academic project experience acceptable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of cost/price proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and Task Order solicitations.
• Build and maintain pricing models and cost volumes using Excel-based tools, incorporating labor rates, overhead, fringe, G&A, materials, ODCs, subcontractor costs, and profit/fee.
• Assist in developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in coordination with capture managers, program managers, and technical leads.
• Ensure pricing proposals comply with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific supplements, and applicable contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ).
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to collect, validate, and incorporate subcontractor pricing and quotes.
• Support preparation of cost/price volume narratives, pricing assumptions, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with rate development, escalation calculations, and wage determination research.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready pricing files and documentation in accordance with company policy and government requirements.
• Support internal pricing reviews, gate reviews, and pink/red team reviews by preparing pricing materials and responding to reviewer comments.
• Collaborate with contracts, finance, and business development teams throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Assist with post-award pricing support, including contract modifications, option exercises, and rate updates.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Pricing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Title: Junior Pricing Analyst

Location: Alexandria, VA

US Citizenship: Required

Security Clearance: None

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of cost/price proposals in response to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Task Order solicitations
• Build and maintain pricing models and cost volumes using Excel-based tools, incorporating labor rates, indirect rates (overhead, fringe, G&A), materials, ODCs, subcontractor costs, and profit/fee
• Assist in developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in coordination with capture managers, program managers, and technical leads
• Ensure pricing proposals comply with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific supplements, and applicable contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ, etc.)
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to collect, validate, and incorporate subcontractor pricing and quotes
• Support preparation of cost/price volume narratives, pricing assumptions, exhibits, and supporting documentation
• Assist with rate development, escalation calculations, and wage determination research (e.g., Service Contract Act) as needed
• Maintain organized, audit-ready pricing files and documentation in accordance with company policy and government requirements
• Support internal pricing reviews, gate reviews, and pink/red team reviews by preparing pricing materials and responding to reviewer comments
• Collaborate with contracts, finance, and business development teams throughout the proposal lifecycle
• Assist with post-award pricing support, including contract modifications, option exercises, and rate updates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field; 4 year's of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Entry level (1-2 years) experience in pricing, cost analysis, finance, or proposal support; internship or academic project experience in a related field is acceptable
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
• Ability to work under tight proposal deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ)
• Exposure to GovCon pricing tools (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or similar ERP/pricing systems)
• Coursework or exposure to government contract pricing, cost accounting standards (CAS), or federal acquisition processes
• Experience supporting proposal development in a professional services, IT, or defense contracting environment
• S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if required by a specific contract

Equal Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled

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