Senior Pricing Analyst

Ripple Effect

. Lead development of compliant, competitive, and financially sound cost and price proposals for federal government, non-profit, and commercial opportunities from solicitation review through final submission .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $92,565 - $113,245 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing compliant and competitive pricing proposals for federal contracts, utilizing advanced financial modeling and analytical skills. Proficient in managing multiple proposal efforts while ensuring adherence to government contracting principles and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Microsoft Excel SkillsFinancial ModelingKnowledge of FAR, DFARS, CASExperience with Federal Contract TypesProposal Documentation Preparation

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationPricing Strategy DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisLabor Rate DevelopmentCost-Reimbursement PricingFFP PricingT&M PricingIDIQ PricingBOE PreparationPrice-to-Win Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsProject ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsSharePointAI-Assisted ToolsPricing Tools

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ContractingNon-Profit ProposalsCommercial OpportunitiesProposal RisksCost and Price Analyses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of compliant, competitive, and financially sound cost and price proposals for federal government, non-profit, and commercial opportunities from solicitation review through final submission
Analyze solicitation requirements, contract structures, pricing instructions, assumptions, and proposal risks to develop pricing strategies and recommendations
Develop, maintain, and enhance pricing models, cost estimates, and financial analyses supporting labor estimates, indirect cost recovery, profitability assessments, pricing scenarios, and business decisions
Prepare cost volumes, Basis of Estimate documentation, pricing narratives, assumptions, schedules, and supporting proposal documentation
Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals and perform cost and price analyses
Review pricing models, cost estimates, and proposal submissions for formula accuracy, cross-footing, reasonableness, consistency, and compliance
Revise pricing processes and leverage AI-assisted tools to improve bid positioning
Develop pricing tools, templates, standardized methodologies, and AI-enabled analytical technologies
Analyze contract plans and financial performance against bids, identify risks and trends, and provide financial insight
Collaborate with executive leadership, business development, project, and finance teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
6 years of relevant professional experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government contracting principles
Experience leading pricing on FFP, T&M, Cost-Reimbursement, IDIQ, and other federal contract types
Experience developing pricing strategies and cost proposals for federal contract vehicles, including GSA MAS, GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, and agency-specific contract vehicles
Experience developing labor rates, pricing models, subcontractor pricing, contract profitability, and price-to-win analyses
Experience with Labor Category pricing, including GWAC and IDIQ schedule pricing
Experience preparing cost volumes, BOEs, pricing narratives, and supporting proposal documentation
Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts and meet aggressive deadlines
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail, ability to execute instructions, and commitment to quality and compliance
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Exceptional benefits
Programs that support work/life balance and personalized preferences