Strategic Federal Pricing & Cost Manager

Clark Construction Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a senior pricing analyst to review federal cost proposals and ensure TINA, FAR/DFARS, and CAS compliance. You will defend cost models and estimates, work with cross-functional teams, and interface with clients and auditors.

The role supports forward pricing rate development and annual incurred cost submissions, applying accounting, finance, and data-analysis expertise to proposal pricing and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating, pricing or financial analysis for government proposals.
• Familiar with FAR/DFARS and government regulations.
• Ability to present price strategies and respond to auditors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend estimating narratives and assumptions based on historical cost and projected future costs.
• Analyze key cost elements such as General Conditions, ODC, indirect rates, insurance, bonding, and IT rates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Purchasing, Estimating, Subcontracts, HR, FPA) on proposals.
• Interface with clients and external auditors to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under regulations.
• Assist in forward pricing rate development and incurred cost submissions.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Cost estimating methodologies

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

SAP

Workday

Coupa

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a senior pricing analyst to review federal cost proposals and ensure TINA, FAR/DFARS, and CAS compliance. You will defend cost models and estimates, work with cross-functional teams, and interface with clients and auditors.

The role supports forward pricing rate development and annual incurred cost submissions, applying accounting, finance, and data-analysis expertise to proposal pricing and cost control.