Proposal Pricing Analyst

Summary

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business providing transformative technology solutions to government customers. The Proposal Pricing Analyst develops, analyzes, and finalizes cost and pricing proposals, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with technical solutions and business goals. The role also supports proposal development, cost analysis, pricing documentation, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to understand pricing requirements and compliance mandates
• Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with technical proposals
• Collaborate with technical, program management, and subcontractor teams to gather necessary inputs for pricing
• Perform cost and price analyses to ensure proposals are competitive and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines
• Prepare and validate cost data, including direct labor, indirect rates, material costs, subcontractor costs, and other direct expenses
• Conduct "what-if" analyses to model potential cost scenarios and identify risks
• Coordinate with business development team members to ensure integration of pricing with technical and management volumes
• Develop supporting documentation, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost narratives, and price-to-win analyses
• Respond to customer and auditor requests for additional information or clarification regarding pricing submissions
• Identify and implement best practices and tools to improve pricing strategies and processes
• Maintain and update pricing templates and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling
• Understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and compelling cost narratives
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
• Comfortable with a fast-paced agency environment and a variety of client service tasks
• Master's degree
• Preferably in the government contracting industry

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
• Additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling
• Understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and compelling cost narratives
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
• Comfortable with a fast-paced agency environment and a variety of client service tasks

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree
• preferably in the government contracting industry

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Basic Life A&D
• STD
• LTD
• PTO
• Telehealth
• Paid holidays
• FSA
• HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traveling Assistance