Strategic Pricing Analyst – Government Proposals

Yakshna Solutions; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a government-focused IT solutions provider headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

The Pricing Analyst will review RFPs, RFQs, and SOWs to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements, and will analyze pricing data and trends to support proposals. The role involves collaborating with the Proposal Manager and cross-functional teams, providing pricing negotiations support, and advising on pre-contract discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and typically 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams).
• Experience interpreting data of a technical/programmatic nature.
• Strong time management and organization skills to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize RFPs, RFQs, and SOWs to ensure compliance with government regulations and solicitation requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved labor categories and review internal pricing data.
• Analyze data and current industry pricing trends; conduct cost analysis.
• Participate in proposal kick-off meetings and define pricing requirements and schedule with the team.
• Collaborate with Proposal Manager to facilitate proposal approval process.
• Provide pricing negotiations support as needed
• Assess inputs from proposal team members and advise on sufficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including proposal, accounts, and HR.
• Advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards as appropriate.
• Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Independent / team work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is a government-focused IT solutions provider headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

The Pricing Analyst will review RFPs, RFQs, and SOWs to ensure compliance with regulations and requirements, and will analyze pricing data and trends to support proposals. The role involves collaborating with the Proposal Manager and cross-functional teams, providing pricing negotiations support, and advising on pre-contract discussions.