Pricing Analyst - Herndon, VA 20170 - Onsite Only

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

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join the Proposal team in Herndon, VA. The role involves reviewing RFP/RFQ/SOW requirements, analyzing pricing data, and supporting cost analyses to ensure compliant bid submissions.

Responsibilities include collaborating with proposal, accounts, and HR teams, and advising on pricing strategies and pre-contract discussions. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience interpreting technical/programmatic data.
• Ability to utilize 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 interact with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize RFPs, RFQs, and SOWs to ensure compliance with contracting regulations.
• Ensure adherence to approved labor categories and pricing data.
• Analyze data and industry pricing trends; conduct cost analysis.
• Participate in proposal kick-off meetings and define pricing requirements/schedules.
• Work with the Proposal Manager to facilitate the proposal approval process.
• Provide pricing negotiations support as needed.
• Assess input from proposal team, document findings, and advise on sufficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including proposal, accounts, and HR.
• Advise on pre-contract discussions and contract negotiations.
• Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends and historical bid points.

Skills

Time management

Organization skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, United States.

YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. We are committed to serve our 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 401(k), health, dental, vision insurance; life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; paid time off; training and professional development assistance.

Position: Pricing Analyst

We are seeking a highly qualified Pricing Analyst to join the Proposal team.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Statements of Work (SOW) requirements to ensure compliance with government contracting regulations and solicitation requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved labor categories and non‑labor accounts and review internal pricing data.
• Analyze data and industry pricing trends; conduct cost analysis.
• Participate in proposal kick‑off meetings, clearly define pricing requirements/schedule to team members and actively follow up to ensure accurate and timely submission of proposals.
• Work closely with the Proposal Manager to facilitate the proposal approval process.
• Provide pricing negotiations support as needed.
• Assess input from proposal team members, document findings, and advise for sufficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including proposal, accounts, and HR.
• Advise on pre‑contract discussions and contract negotiations, 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 and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience interpreting technical/programmatic data.
• Ability to utilize 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 interact 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.