Lead Pricing Analyst

KBR; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Pricing Analyst to join their innovative team. This role involves developing pricing strategies and proposals for high-priority business pursuits, requiring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of government pricing. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business development and capture teams, ensuring compliance with various regulations while delivering compelling proposals. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the Continental United States, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values its people and fosters a culture of growth and connection.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• 8+ years of US Government pricing experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex price proposals for contracts valued at $50M+.
• Develop pricing strategies and present to senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Business Acumen

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Proposal Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

Title: Lead Pricing Analyst

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

Program Summary

KBR is making meaningful investments in the Pricing Team that supports our Mission Technical Solutions Readiness & Sustainment (R&S) Business Unit. The company recognizes a strong Pricing Team is an important partner to business development, capture and operations leaders tasked with increasing company revenue.

If you are ready for a change and share our vision that a strong Pricing Team is an essential ingredient for company growth, you are encouraged to apply today.

Job Summary

The Lead Pricing Analyst will be responsible for developing analysis, pricing strategies and price proposals for high-priority new business pursuits. They will engage early-on and regularly with business development as well as capture teams in this effort.

Although KBR is headquartered in Houston, this role has flexibility to be fully remote. The successful candidate can work from any location within the Continental United States. Position may require occasional travel in support of proposals, meetings, training, or other events.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads and manages complex price proposals (generally valued at $50M+) for contracts spanning a variety of types including CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, CR, FFP, T&M, and IDIQ.
• Develops and presents pricing strategies based on research and analysis of draft solicitations, previous solicitations, and relevant historical expenditure and win/loss information.
• Utilizes client provided pricing templates or develops custom price proposals as required.
• Develops and presents price assumptions, financial summaries, cash flow analyses, and risk/opportunity assessments to senior leadership prior to proposal submissions.
• Develops cost/price proposal narratives to substantiate cost, pricing approach, and data in compliance with all solicitation requirements.
• Collaborates with and supports functional support staff from Business Development, Contracts, Procurement/Subcontracts, Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, etc. to deliver compliant and compelling price proposals.
• Prepares custom reports and analysis as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) or more years of direct US Government pricing experience.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to develop sound financial analysis and strategic pricing recommendations.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment characterized by changing deadlines, inquiries, and related pressures to accomplish short-suspense deliverables.
• Outstanding organizational, written, and oral communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple assignments at one time.
• Recent history of preparing proposals for U.S. Government customers utilizing knowledge/experience of FAR, DFARS and CAS regulations/compliance.
• Cost/Price proposal narrative writing and subsequent experience providing comprehensive responses to pricing evaluation notices, final proposal revisions, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced MS Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing price-to-win analysis, customer assessments, competitive intelligence, and presenting pricing strategy recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience developing pricing proposals that include direct hire as well as subcontracted staffing comprised of CONUS and OCONUS labor, union labor, third-country nationals, and local nationals.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Tax and Human Resources teams to ensure price proposals are fully compliant with local labor laws and applicable taxes.
• Experience Pricing OCONUS Base Operations Support Services and Logistics proposals.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.