Pricing Analyst (GovCon Proposals) – Entry Level

Invictus International Consulting, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC is seeking a Junior Pricing Analyst in Alexandria, VA to support development of cost/price proposals for government contracts. The role emphasizes building pricing models, labor and overhead calculations, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and various contract types.

Ideal candidates have a finance-related bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in pricing or proposal support, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work under deadlines in a team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field.
• Entry level (1–2 years) experience in pricing, cost analysis, finance, or proposal support; internship or academic project experience in a related field is acceptable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and government contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ).
• Exposure to GovCon pricing tools such as Deltek Costpoint or Unanet.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of cost/price proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and task order solicitations.
• Build and maintain pricing models and cost volumes using Excel-based tools with labor, overhead, fringe, G&A, materials, ODCs, subcontractor costs and profit/fee.
• Assist in developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) with capture managers, program managers, and technical leads.
• Ensure pricing proposals comply with FAR, DFARS, and government contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, IDIQ, etc.).
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to collect, validate, and incorporate subcontractor pricing and quotes.
• Support preparation of cost/price volume narratives, pricing assumptions, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with rate development, escalation calculations, and wage determination research (e.g., Service Contract Act).
• Maintain organized, audit-ready pricing files and documentation per company policy and government requirements.
• Support internal pricing reviews, gate reviews, and pink/red team reviews by preparing pricing materials and responding to reviewer comments.
• Collaborate with contracts, finance, and business development teams throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Assist with post-award pricing support, including contract modifications, option exercises, and rate updates.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Written communication

Team collaboration

Proposal support

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

Job description

Invictus International Consulting, LLC is seeking a Junior Pricing Analyst in Alexandria, VA to support development of cost/price proposals for government contracts. The role emphasizes building pricing models, labor and overhead calculations, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and various contract types.

Ideal candidates have a finance-related bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in pricing or proposal support, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work under deadlines in a team