Strategic Federal Pricing Analyst | FAR/DFARS Expert

AV; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental vision

401K with company matching

a 9/80 work schedule

a paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal government proposals and contracts. You will prepare compliant pricing submissions in line with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams.

The role requires 3+ years in federal pricing, strong Excel/ProPricer skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ITAR/EAR considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with ProPricer preferred.
• FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications.
• Prepare compliant cost volumes and support proposal documentation.
• Conduct labor rate, material, subcontractor, and ODC pricing in accordance with solicitation requirements.
• Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCMA guidelines, and internal policies.
• Perform sensitivity analyses, what-if scenarios, and risk assessments to support bid strategy.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation to support reviews and fact-finding.
• Build and maintain cost models incorporating direct labor, indirect rates, escalation, and subcontractor/vendor inputs.
• Support price-to-win analysis and competitive assessments with capture teams.
• Provide management with pricing recommendations and data-driven insights.
• Work with capture, contracts, program management, and finance teams to align pricing with technical requirements.
• Prepare pricing packages and presentations for internal pricing reviews and approvals.
• Mentor junior pricing analysts and share best practices.

Skills

Pricing experience

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

ProPricer

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

AV is seeking a Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal government proposals and contracts. You will prepare compliant pricing submissions in line with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams.

The role requires 3+ years in federal pricing, strong Excel/ProPricer skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ITAR/EAR considerations apply.