Proposal Pricing Analyst

9th Way Insignia; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k)

Basic Life A&D

STD

LTD

PTO

Telehealth

Paid holidays

FSA

HSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Traveling Assistance

Job summary

9th Way Insignia is seeking a Proposal Pricing Analyst to develop, analyze, and finalize cost and pricing proposals in compliance with Federal regulations and client requirements. You will ensure pricing aligns with technical solutions and business goals to strengthen our competitive position.

You will gather inputs from cross-functional teams, build detailed cost models, and prepare BOEs and price-to-win narratives, while supporting audits and customer inquiries in a fast-paced government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis, preferably in the government contracting industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling.
• Understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and compelling cost narratives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced agency environment and a variety of client service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to understand pricing requirements and compliance mandates.
• Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with technical proposals.
• Collaborate with technical, program management, and subcontractor teams to gather necessary inputs for pricing.
• Perform cost and price analyses to ensure proposals are compliant with FAR, DFARS, and other guidelines.
• Prepare and validate cost data, including direct labor, indirect rates, material costs, subcontractor costs, and other direct expenses.
• Conduct what-if analyses to model potential cost scenarios and identify risks.
• Coordinate with business development team to ensure integration of pricing with technical and management volumes.
• Develop BOEs, cost narratives, and price-to-win analyses.
• Respond to customer and auditor requests for additional information or clarification regarding pricing submissions.
• Identify and implement best practices and tools to improve pricing strategies and processes.
• Maintain and update pricing templates and databases for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Macros

Financial modeling

Job description

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.

The Proposal Pricing Analyst is a critical member of the business development and proposal team at 9th Way Insignia.This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and finalizing cost and pricing proposals in compliance with federal regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies. The successful candidate will ensure pricing strategies align with technical solutions and business goals to enhance the company’s competitive position.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to understand pricing requirements and compliance mandates.
• Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with technical proposals.
• Collaborate with technical, program management, and subcontractor teams to gather necessary inputs for pricing.
• Cost Analysis and Compliance:
  • Perform cost and price analyses to ensure proposals are competitive and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines.
  • Prepare and validate cost data, including direct labor, indirect rates, material costs, subcontractor costs, and other direct expenses.
  • Conduct "what-if" analyses to model potential cost scenarios and identify risks.
• Proposal Support:
  • Coordinate with business development team members to ensure integration of pricing with technical and management volumes.
  • Develop supporting documentation, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost narratives, and price-to-win analyses.
  • Respond to customer and auditor requests for additional information or clarification regarding pricing submissions.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement best practices and tools to improve pricing strategies and processes.
  • Maintain and update pricing templates and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). Additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis, preferably in the government contracting industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling.
• Understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and compelling cost narratives.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced agency environment and a variety of client service tasks.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $95,000 USD

9thWay Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Clearance/Background Investigation

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Basic Life A&D
• STD
• LTD
• PTO
• Telehealth
• paid holidays
• FSA
• HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traveling Assistance

Legal

We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.