Pricing Analyst

InstantServe LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

InstantServe LLC in McLean, VA is seeking a Federal Pricing Analyst to support U.S. federal government contracting proposals, cost analysis, and pricing strategies.

The role focuses on developing competitive pricing models and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition requirements. Responsibilities include preparing pricing proposals, developing cost models, and analyzing market data while collaborating with contracts, finance, and program management teams to support price-to-win discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, or business.
• 3+ years of federal government pricing, cost analysis, or proposal development.
• Knowledge of FAR and federal contracting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with pricing models.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pricing proposals and cost volumes for federal RFPs and task orders.
• Develop cost models covering labor rates, indirect costs, subcontractors, travel, and other direct costs.
• Analyze labor rates, historical pricing, and competitive market data.
• Ensure pricing compliance with FAR requirements and solicitation instructions.
• Collaborate with contracts, finance, recruiting, and program management teams.
• Support price-to-win analysis, pricing reviews, and proposal negotiations.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Pricing models

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ProPricer

Job description

Location: McLean, VA – Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Federal Pricing Analyst to support U.S. federal government contracting proposals, cost analysis, and pricing strategies. The ideal candidate will have experience developing competitive pricing models and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare pricing proposals and cost volumes for federal government RFPs and task orders.
• Develop cost models covering labor rates, indirect costs, subcontractors, travel, and other direct costs.
• Analyze labor rates, historical pricing, and competitive market data.
• Ensure pricing compliance with applicable FAR requirements and solicitation instructions.
• Collaborate with contracts, finance, recruiting, and program management teams.
• Support price-to-win analysis, pricing reviews, and proposal negotiations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in federal government pricing, cost analysis, or proposal development.
• Knowledge of FAR and federal contracting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with pricing models.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, ProPricer, or similar pricing tools.
• Experience supporting DoD or other federal government contracts.