Senior Pricing Analyst

Valiant Solutions

. Build cost-volume and price-to-win models for competitive federal proposals across all contract types .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal pricing strategies, including cost-volume modeling, compliance with FAR and DFARS, and effective communication with stakeholders. Proficient in managing end-to-end pricing processes and conducting financial analyses to support competitive proposals.

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Federal Government Pricing ExperienceFAR, DFARS, CAS KnowledgePricing Strategy DevelopmentAdvanced Microsoft Excel ProficiencyDCAA Audit Support Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost-Volume ModelingPrice-to-Win AnalysisBasis of Estimates DevelopmentCost Realism AssessmentFinancial AnalysisPricing Narrative TranslationSubcontractor Pricing NegotiationContract AdministrationPricing Template ImprovementOrganizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsReliabilityAbility to Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeUnanetSalesforce.comAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipPublic Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Competitive ProposalsContract TypesSubcontract ManagementDoD ProcurementDHS ProcurementCivilian Agency Procurement

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build cost-volume and price-to-win models for competitive federal proposals across all contract types
Develop labor category structures, staffing matrices, and wrap-rate calculations aligned with indirect rate structures
Translate technical and management approaches into pricing narratives and basis of estimates
Review RFPs, RFQs, and solicitations for pricing requirements, representations and certifications, and compliance obligations
Lead proposal pricing kick-off meetings, Green Teams, price review gates, and final management reviews
Coordinate with Capture Management, Business Development, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, HR/Compensation, and technical personnel to gather and validate cost inputs
Own teaming partner pricing intake workflows, including pricing requests, templates, deadlines, compliance reviews, cost realism, rate alignment, discrepancy resolution, and cost-model integration
Assist in subcontract solicitations, proposal evaluations, and subcontract approval coordination
Lead responses to prime contractor pricing data calls, including preparing cost inputs, coordinating proprietary-data approvals, defending pricing, and meeting deadlines
Support opportunity pipeline tracking and handoff of awarded work to program operations and contracts teams
Ensure submissions comply with FAR, DFARS, CAS, corporate policies, and solicitation requirements
Conduct price analyses and cost realism assessments for prime and subcontract pricing
Prepare and support TINA submissions and forward pricing rate agreements
Advise stakeholders on pricing risk mitigation and winning price strategies
Assist with internal reviews, DCAA/DCMA audits, and customer fact-finding sessions
Identify pricing risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Perform financial analysis and cash flow development for contract pricing and program health
Manage cost proposal schedules, production milestones, management reviews, and risk reviews
Support subcontract solicitations and contract negotiations
Improve pricing templates, tools, and checklists to reduce cycle time and errors
Document pricing methodologies and maintain a lessons-learned library
Assist Pricing leadership with training, cost proposal review, and policy compliance initiatives
Perform other duties supporting pricing, contracts, and financial operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
8 or more years of federal government pricing experience, including direct experience preparing price/cost volumes for competitive proposals
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and TINA requirements
Experience with IDIQ, FFP, T&M, Cost-Plus (CPFF, CPAF, CPIF), and GSA schedule vehicles
Experience developing pricing strategy aligned to win themes, competitive positioning, and customer priorities
Experience developing basis of estimates (BOEs) with solution architect teams
Experience applying forward pricing rates and understanding their impact on contract pricing
Prior experience supporting DCAA audits, DCMA reviews, CPSR Reviews, and customer fact-finding sessions
Familiarity with contract administration, modifications, funding actions, and subcontract management
Experience identifying and mitigating Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) terms in federal contracts
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end teaming partner and subcontractor pricing intake for competitive federal proposals
Experience negotiating subcontractor pricing terms, including rates, ceilings, escalation, and labor category mapping
Experience responding to prime contractor pricing data calls as a subcontractor or teaming partner
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for pricing model development, dynamic models, complex formulas, and large data sets
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple competing priorities under tight deadlines
Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong working knowledge of federal contract management, including cradle-to-grave contract administration, subcontract management, and post-award compliance
Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or civilian agency procurements
Proficiency in Unanet or comparable contract and project accounting systems
Familiarity with Salesforce.com for pipeline and opportunity management
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for price/cost volume production and submission
Experience conducting price-to-win analysis, competitive positioning assessments, and should-cost modeling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Valiant pays 99% of Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses
Work-life balance
Career development opportunities
Remote work / telework