Principal Pricing Analyst

Versar Global Solutions

. Lead assigned pricing analyses and cost volume development across enterprise task orders, modifications, recompetes, and strategic new business opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in federal proposal pricing, including advanced Excel proficiency for dynamic cost modeling and compliance with FAR, CAS, and DCAA/DCMA standards. Strong ability to develop pricing strategies for complex federal contracts while ensuring adherence to government regulations and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Proposal Pricing ExperienceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyFAR, CAS, DCAA CompliancePricing Strategy DevelopmentStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

Cost Volume DevelopmentExcel Cost ModelsPricing GovernanceLabor Rate AnalysesCost Realism EvaluationsBasis Of Estimate DocumentationParametric Cost ModelingIndirect Rate StructuresContract Type FamiliarityPricing Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Business JudgmentIntegrityAttention To DetailAbility To Manage Multiple BidsFast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointPricing ToolsPricing Repositories

Industry Keywords

FARCASDCAADCMAGAOFFPCPFFCPAFT&MIDIQ

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned pricing analyses and cost volume development across enterprise task orders, modifications, recompetes, and strategic new business opportunities
Develop complete pricing packages, including complex Excel cost models, cost narratives, and compliant government pricing deliverables
Develop, customize, and execute Excel-based pricing models tailored to RFP evaluation criteria and contract types
Use established pricing tools, templates, data sources, pricing repositories, and review standards
Apply and support pricing governance, review processes, and approval standards
Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA/DCMA audit expectations, and company policies
Partner with Business Development, Capture, Operations, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance on pricing strategies
Participate in capture strategy development, color team reviews, executive reviews, and senior management discussions
Develop pricing strategies using parametric cost modeling, competitor intelligence, customer knowledge, historical pricing data, and operational input
Conduct labor rate analyses, competitor pricing assessments, cost realism evaluations, and subcontractor price assessments
Draft pricing narratives and Basis of Estimate documentation
Identify margin sensitivities, currency/tax exposures, escalation variables, and delivery assumptions
Lead management reviews and present margin rollups, pricing scenarios, risk analyses, and cash flow impacts
Coordinate with Operations on staffing, level of effort, subcontracting, travel, materials, indirect rates, and margin assumptions
Review BOE documentation, subcontractor and teammate inputs, cost volumes, pricing narratives, and compliance matrices
Provide recommendations on pricing risk, margin impact, contract type considerations, and investment decisions
Perform cross-reviews of team pricing proposals for accuracy and compliance with FAR, DFAR, and CAS
Maintain custody of sensitive, proprietary, and competitive intelligence files in secure enterprise pricing repositories
Perform other duties as directed by pricing or functional leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in federal proposal pricing
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related field preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency, including building and maintaining dynamic cost models adhering to FAR, CAS, and DCAA/DCMA audit standards and company policies
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Experience independently developing and coordinating pricing for large, complex federal cost proposals, task orders, IDIQ vehicles, recompetes, and contract modifications
Experience supporting pricing strategy for large-scale IDIQs, GWACs, MACs, task order competitions, recompetes, and strategic pursuits
Deep familiarity with FAR, CAS, DCAA, DCMA, GAO, and related government contracting compliance requirements
Deep familiarity with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements
Demonstrated experience with FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, cost-reimbursable, and IDIQ contract types
Strong understanding of indirect rate structures, cost centers, labor category mapping, cost realism, subcontractor pricing, and cost proposal compliance
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including translating complex pricing and financial matters into clear recommendations for non-pricing stakeholders
High degree of business judgment, integrity, discretion, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under aggressive timelines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail