Pricing Analyst

Yakshna Solutions; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc, known as YSI, seeks a Pricing Analyst in Herndon, VA on-site. The role focuses on reviewing RFPs/RFQs/SOWs to ensure compliant bid submissions and accurate pricing for government contracts.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, labor category adherence, and cross-functional collaboration with proposal teams, accounts, and HR. Strong MS Office skills and a bachelor’s degree are required, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience interpreting data of a technical/programmatic nature
• Strong research and analytical methods understanding
• Able to manage time and organize to meet deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments
• Ability to work independently and in a team to achieve goals

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize RFPs, RFQs, and SOWs to ensure compliance with government contracting regulations
• Ensure adherence to labor categories and review internal pricing data
• Analyze data and industry pricing trends; conduct cost analysis
• Participate in proposal kick-off meetings; define pricing requirements and schedules
• Collaborate with Proposal Manager to facilitate approvals
• Provide pricing negotiation support as needed
• Advise on sufficiency of inputs from the proposal team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including accounts and HR
• Advise on pre-contract discussions and contract award negotiations
• Perform account-based analyses on competitive costs and price points for proposals and joint ventures

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Pricing Analyst - Herndon, VA 20170 - Onsite Only

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Job Description

ID Job Title Job Description 111711 Pricing Analyst

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

Responsibilities

• As a Pricing Analyst, you will review and summarize Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Statements of Work (SOW) requirements to ensure our submittals are compliant with government contracting regulations and solicitation requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved labor categories and non-labor accounts and review all internal pricing data.
• Analyze data and current industry trends in pricing; conduct cost analysis.
• Participates in proposal kick-off meetings, clearly defining pricing requirements/schedule to team members and actively follows up with team regarding proposal pricing progress to ensure accurate and timely submission of a proposal
• Works closely with Proposal Manager to facilitate proposal approval process.
• Provides pricing negotiations support as needed
• Assess input, document from proposal team members, and advise for sufficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including proposal team, accounts, and HR.
• Advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards, as appropriate.
• Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points for specific proposals, joint-ventures, and subcontracting agreements.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field of study and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) experience
• Experience interpreting data of a technical/programmatic nature
• Understanding of utilizing research and analysis methods
• Strong time management and organization skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives

Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders

Salary: $90,000-100,000 annually with benefits

US Citizen or Green card holder only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.