Senior Government Pricing & Cost Analyst

Nightwing

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 163,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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401k plan

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Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Estimating and Pricing professional to support the development and execution of sole source and competitive proposals for Government and Commercial contracts. You will partner with capture teams to provide strategic pricing guidance, cost/price analysis, and ensure profitability while maximizing win probability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, active Top Secret clearance (or ability to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Active Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
5+ years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis supporting government contracts.
Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, etc.), and government pricing requirements.
Experience preparing proposals for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal civilian agencies.
Proficiency in cost modeling, spreadsheet development, and financial analysis tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive pricing strategies and competitive pricing recommendations for government and commercial opportunities.
Prepare detailed cost models and pricing volumes for proposals.
Analyze labor rates, material costs, subcontractor quotes, and indirect costs to build accurate cost estimates.
Conduct cost analyses and price reasonableness assessments.
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS requirements, CAS, and TINA; prepare cost and pricing data submissions.
Develop and maintain certified cost or pricing data packages.
Collaborate with business development, program managers, and program staff; generate pricing reports for leadership.