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Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Analyst in a remote-first environment with headquarters located in Arlington, VA and Huntsville, AL. The Pricing Analyst must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of price modeling, strategies, processes and methodologies and be able to provide insights and guidance to the team and senior management in execution of cost proposals, competitive analysis, and risk management. Works directly for the Director of Pricing and supports multiple Division Presidents and proposal pricing needs within the particular missions of those Divisions. Will also be required to work closely with our VP of Pricing and VP of Proposal Management to strategize proposal pricing responses. This position will also be called upon to fill in on other pricing needs depending on volume of work requiring responses to proposals.
Job Responsibility:
Handles multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment
Performs business and management tasks in the area of Pricing with minimal supervision
Prepares timely, accurate and compliant cost and business proposals in response to customer requests
Develops complex cost models and detailed cost narratives based on the RFP requirements
Works closely with Capture Manager, Technical Staff and other functional departments to ensure accuracy and coordination of cost proposals
Reviews, analyzes, and compiles labor and subcontract cost data
Analyzes estimates of labor, material, equipment, and other direct costs, analyzes estimates against previous cost experience and recommend adjustments
prepares cost volumes
Participates in pricing review with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure and strategy
Supports audits and participates in cost proposal clarifications or negotiations
Utilizes processes and tools that result in compliant/quality pricing proposal and follow all estimating system processes
Requirements:
Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field and 3+ years of experience in Federal Government pricing, proposal development and federal contracting with 2+ years of other relative cost/price experience in industry. May substitute AA/AS Degree and 5+ years.
Experience with Excel Modeling and various Salary Data Information such as ERI, Salary.com and GS equivalents in labor categories
Experience with Proposal Cost Narrative writing/development and justifications
Ability to understand and validate proposal price volume deliverables
Experience working with all phases of solicitation processes such as request for information (RFI), RFP responses and negotiations
Knowledge of all contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPAF and T&M
Familiarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and FAR Part 31
Ability to brief details of pricing modeling used in the RFP to Senior Management to justify our winning strategy
Nice to have:
DOD experience highly desired
Experience working with executives and senior management required
Experience integrating functionality of MS Business Systems (Power Pivot, Power BI, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Copilot) to everyday tasks, communication, and pricing related objectives
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule