Proposal Pricing Analyst

9th Way Insignia; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

9th Way Insignia seeks a Proposal Pricing Analyst to develop and finalize cost and pricing proposals in compliance with FAR/DFARS and client requirements. You will model costs, analyze data, and coordinate with technical and management teams to ensure price-to-win success.

The role requires 3–5 years of federal pricing experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent written and verbal communication. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. Salary range $80,000–$95,000 USD with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of federal proposal pricing or cost analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and federal contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs/RFQs and other pricing requirements.
• Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies aligned with proposals.
• Collaborate with technical, program management, and subcontractor teams for inputs.
• Perform cost and price analyses to ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Prepare Basis of Estimates, cost narratives, and price-to-win analyses.
• Coordinate with BD to integrate pricing with technical volumes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Pricing analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Federal acquisition regulations

Cost modeling

multitask management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

Applicants have the right to be free from unlawful workplace discrimination. Please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice. Accessible formats and translations are also available from the EEOC.

Application Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be considered individually.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Veteran Status

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in 9th Way Insignia’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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