Lead Pricing Specialist

Trinzic; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR NSS Pricing seeks a Lead Pricing Specialist to support price proposals across divisions, collaborating with Finance, Contracts and other teams. The role involves developing pricing strategies, risk analyses and ensuring compliance with RFP criteria.

Remote or hybrid work options are available with minimal travel. Strong written and oral communication, and a solid government pricing background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of direct federal government pricing experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of direct government pricing practices, cost and price analysis, and FAR and CAS regulations.
• Experience managing subcontractor data calls and price proposals in support of prime contractor pricing strategy.
• Cost/Price proposal narrative writing and subsequent experience responding to Pricing evaluation notices, final proposal revisions, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leads and/or manages major and complex cost proposals generally valued at $50M+.
• Applies general financial analysis and Government proposal pricing techniques for complex business proposal solutions (professional services).
• Draft and finalize cost/price proposal narratives in compliance with RFP criteria.

Skills

Direct government pricing

Pricing analysis

Financial modeling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Top Secret / SCI clearance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Title:

Lead Pricing Specialist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

NSS Pricing is seeking a Lead Pricing Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals. The selected individual will support NSS’ Business Divisions to prepare compliant and competitive Price Proposals while collaborating with Finance, Contracts, Compensation and other allied functional support teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads and/or manages major and complex cost proposals generally valued at $50M+
• Applies a broad knowledge of general financial analysis and Government proposal Pricing techniques to a variety complex business proposal solutions, primarily in support of professional services
• Draft and finalize Cost/Price proposal narratives to substantiate cost and pricing approach and data in compliance with all RFP Section L criteria
• Develops complex pricing strategies and performs risk and cash flow analyses as applicable
• Develops and presents price assumptions, financial summaries, and risk assessment to senior leadership prior to proposal submission
• Collaborate and support functional support staff from Contracts, Subcontracts, HR, Finance, etc. to deliver compliant and compelling price proposals
• Provides strategic focus to all proposal efforts to ensure alignment with Section M RFP criteria and support Business Unit growth/profit objectives
• Quality assurance review of proposals

Performs all other duties as assigned such as:

• Prepares special reports and analysis as required in support of audits and department administration
• Provides assistance to other pricing analysts during periods of surge demand
• Provides guidance for less experienced team members on compliance-related issues

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote or Hybrid.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%.
• Working Hours: Standard workday with occasional non-standard work hours required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and 8 years of direct federal government pricing experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of direct government pricing practices, cost and price analysis, and FAR and CAS regulations
• Experience managing subcontractor data calls and price proposals in support of prime contractor pricing strategy
• Cost/Price proposal narrative writing and subsequent experience responding to Pricing evaluation notices, final proposal revisions, etc.
• Comprehensive organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen to make sound financial analysis decisions/recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced MS Excel skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Base operations and/or construction pricing experience
• Management and/or mentorship of junior to mid level pricing analysts
• Federal Government Price to Win analysis experience
• Top Secret / SCI clearance (TS/SCI)

Basic Compensation: $105,000.00 - 150,000.00

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

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 KBRAt 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.