Pricing & Cost Analyst - Government Proposals

SRC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC, Inc. seeks a Cost & Pricing Specialist to support enterprise-wide proposal pricing and cost estimating for government and commercial opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with business leaders, program teams, finance, and proposal managers to develop compliant, competitive cost proposals from identification to award. Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in cost estimating or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, finance, accounting, contracts, government contracting, or related business disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, preparation, and submission of compliant cost proposals for government and commercial opportunities.
• Support the interpretation and application of RFP requirements and customer pricing instructions to help ensure proposal compliance.
• Assist in the development of pricing schedules, cost volumes, and proposal work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Review and validate Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal estimating guidelines.
• Partner with proposal teams, program managers, and subject matter experts to gather, analyze, and validate cost element data.
• Build, maintain, and analyze cost models and pricing scenarios to support strategic business decisions.
• Verify the accuracy of indirect rates, labor rates, cost calculations, and proposal pricing data.
• Compile and maintain cost data for management reviews, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Support material estimating activities by collecting supplier quotes and maintaining pricing databases.
• Generate pricing estimates and quotations for small material procurements and customer requests.
• Assist with proposal audits and ensure compliance with FAR requirements and company policies.
• Support Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TINA) disclosures and cost impact analyses.
• Help improve proposal pricing processes, tools, and data management practices across the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ProPricer

Job description

SRC, Inc. seeks a Cost & Pricing Specialist to support enterprise-wide proposal pricing and cost estimating for government and commercial opportunities.

You’ll collaborate with business leaders, program teams, finance, and proposal managers to develop compliant, competitive cost proposals from identification to award. Ideal candidates have 0-2 years in cost estimating or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel.