Pricing Analyst

Astrion; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Pricing Analyst for its Arlington office, working in a remote-first environment. The successful candidate will be pivotal in cost proposal execution and pricing strategy, leveraging extensive experience in federal contracting. Responsibilities include drafting complex pricing models and collaborating across departments to support proposal efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to impact pricing strategies while contributing to diverse missions within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Professional development allotment

Multiple healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Federal Government pricing.
• Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and FAR Part 31.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex cost models and detailed cost narratives.
• Participates in pricing review and strategy.
• Prepares compliant proposals and pricing documentation.

Skills

Excel Modeling

Cost Analysis

Proposal Development

Risk Management

Pricing Strategy

Education

BA/BS Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance

Job description

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Overview

Pricing Analyst

LOCATION: Arlington, VA (Remote)

JOB STATUS: Full-time

Clearance

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TRAVEL: As Needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Analyst in a remote-first environment with headquarters located in Arlington, VA and Huntsville, AL. The Pricing Analyst must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of price modeling, strategies, processes and methodologies and be able to provide insights and guidance to the team and senior management in execution of cost proposals, competitive analysis, and risk management. Works directly for the Director of Pricing and supports multiple Division Presidents and proposal pricing needs within the particular missions of those Divisions. Will also be required to work closely with our VP of Pricing and VP of Proposal Management to strategize proposal pricing responses. This position will also be called upon to fill in on other pricing needs depending on volume of work requiring responses to proposals.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field and 3+ years of experience in Federal Government pricing, proposal development and federal contracting with 2+ years of other relative cost/price experience in industry. May substitute AA/AS Degree and 5+ years.
• Experience with Excel Modeling and various Salary Data Information such as ERI, Salary.com and GS equivalents in labor categories
• Experience with Proposal Cost Narrative writing/development and justifications
• Ability to understand and validate proposal price volume deliverables
• Experience working with all phases of solicitation processes such as request for information (RFI), RFP responses and negotiations
• Knowledge of all contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPAF and T&M
• Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and FAR Part 31
• Ability to brief details of pricing modeling used in the RFP to Senior Management to justify our winning strategy
  
  

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• DOD experience highly desired
• Experience working with executives and senior management required
• Experience integrating functionality of MS Business Systems (Power Pivot, Power BI, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Copilot) to everyday tasks, communication, and pricing related objectives
  
  

Responsibilities

• Handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment.
• Performs business and management tasks in the area of Pricing with minimal supervision.
• Prepares timely, accurate and compliant cost and business proposals in response to customer requests.
• Participates in the proposal pricing process to include:
• Develops complex cost models and detailed cost narratives based on the RFP requirements
• Develops pricing strategy; quantifies pricing risks, calculates effective operational margins, influences competitive pricing approaches.
• Works closely with Capture Manager, Technical Staff and other functional departments to ensure accuracy and coordination of cost proposals
• Reviews, analyzes, and compiles labor and subcontract cost data; Analyzes estimates of labor, material, equipment, and other direct costs, analyzes estimates against previous cost experience and recommend adjustments; prepares cost volumes
• Participates in pricing review with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure and strategy
• Supports audits and participates in cost proposal clarifications or negotiations
• Utilizes processes and tools that result in compliant/quality pricing proposal and follow all estimating system processes.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
  
  

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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