Principal Specialist, Estimating & Pricing

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. Plan and schedule proposal efforts .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal management, including cost volume development, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, and effective communication with management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior analysts while ensuring accurate and compliant proposal submissions.

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Proposal ManagementFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)ProPricer SoftwareBasis of Estimates (BOEs)

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Hard Skills

Cost Volume DevelopmentProposal Pricing ActivitiesCost AnalysisSchedule DevelopmentBOM AnalysisBOE DevelopmentContract Type ProposalsFinancial AnalysisCost Inputs ReviewDCAA Proposal Audits

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeam CollaborationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeProPricer

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipContract NegotiationCost EstimationDynamic EnvironmentsCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and schedule proposal efforts
Participate in proposal pricing activities and Cost Volume Development throughout proposal development and negotiations
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements according to RFP specifications and Federal Acquisition Regulations
Coordinate collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments
Analyze BOMs and BOEs for reasonableness, rationale, and supporting data
Research and analyze historical data to support proposal efforts
Review cost inputs for reasonableness
Prepare and present internal management reviews up to the Director level
Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings
Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
Support DCAA proposal audits
Participate as a member of the contract negotiating team
Advise subordinate teammates and monitor daily operations for proposal preparation
Coordinate Engineering, Subcontracts, program management, and estimating and pricing colleagues toward accurate proposal submissions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
Experience with MS Office
Professional experience in a related finance role
U.S. citizenship is required
Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 15, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Ability to lead large cross-functional teams in dynamic environments with proven Proposal Management skills
Ability to lead, manage, and mentor junior pricing analysts
Ability to work independently and as an integral team member
Experience with ProPricer or similar pricing software
Ability to develop compliant Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience briefing all levels of management
Experience proposing CPFF, CPIF, CPAF, FPIF, T&M, and Incentive Fee contract types
Understanding of financial implications of contract types on program implementation
Strategic and detail-oriented thinking

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available