Pricing Analyst (Mid Level)

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Money Purchase Pension Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to support the Corporate Headquarters Contracts Department. The role focuses on contract/proposal pricing for DoD, DoW, Federal Agencies, and commercial customers.

The candidate will develop cost/pricing models in Excel, build pricing strategies, and assist the Proposal Development Team in bid opportunities, with a strong emphasis on government direction and interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in government contracting pricing environments.
• Experience with firm fixed price, time & materials, and cost-plus contracts.
• Proven ability to work with DoD/DoW, federal agencies and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze proposal pricing opportunities identified by operational units.
• Assist Development Team in pricing strategies for bid opportunities.
• Develop cost/pricing models in Excel aligned with strategies and government direction.
• Prepare pricing volumes and supporting schedules per RFP requirements.
• Create and maintain electronic folders for proposal development and submission.
• Participate in price negotiations as required.
• Support and maintain corporate pricing policies and procedures.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Pricing strategy

Cost modeling

Proposal pricing

Interdepartmental coordination

Excel skills

Negotiation support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in math/engineering/sciences

Tools

MS Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Tecolote’s Corporate Headquarters has an opportunity if you are interested in furthering a career in Contract/Proposal Pricing. Tecolote is growing and this position will support the Corporate Headquarters Contracts Department in providing essential Pricing support for ongoing and new business.

Responsibilities

• 7+ years' experience performing similar duties in a Government contracting environment
• Knowledge and experience with pricing methodologies and complex pricing models for various contract types including firm fixed price, time and materials, and cost-plus, as well as working with a diverse range of customers, including the DoD/DoW, Federal Agencies and commercial
• Experience in interfacing across functional areas (accounting, finance, HR) and with various levels of senior management
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and computer skills (especially MS Excel)
• Experience in using Pivot Tables, VLookup
• Excellent oral, written communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with professional services or systems development proposals
• Experience with the FAR and DFAR and understanding of the Federal government acquisition process
• Ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally at all levels
• Ability to work independently under a cooperative work-style/team spirit environment and ability to multi task as required
• Must be a US Citizen

Skills Required

• Analyze proposal pricing opportunities / requests as they are identified by the various segments within our Operational Units
• Work with and assist the Proposal Development Team in determining pricing strategies for each opportunity selected for bid
• Develop cost / pricing models in MS EXCEL that are in-line with proposed strategies and in accordance with Government direction
• Produce Cost and Pricing Volume in accordance with RFP requirement using Microsoft Excel and Word templates, supporting schedules and documentation for submission
• Create and maintain electronic folders to warehouse all information and correspondence related to proposal development and submission
• Participate in price negotiations as required
• Support and Maintain established Corporate Pricing Policies and Procedures

Salary Range: $70,000 - $105,000/Year, DOE

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.

Full-Time

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.