Contract Cost & Pricing Specialist

Chimes

• $95K — $110K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred (mathematics, statistics, finance, economics)
  • 3+ years of pricing development experience in nonprofit or federal consulting
  • Solid understanding of federal contract pricing structures and regulations
  • Strong working knowledge of labor regulations and union CBAs
  • Advanced Excel skills and expertise in cost estimating
  • Strong analytical skills and familiarity in cost accounting
  • Proven record in negotiations and customer presentations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies for contracts
  • Analyze cost data and prepare actionable pricing analysis reports
  • Stay updated on WDR, CBA, and FAR requirements for compliance
  • Collaborate with departments to support negotiations and proposals
  • Maintain accurate reports and documentation in a timely manner
  • Uphold confidentiality and integrity in all tasks

Benefits

  • Medical insurance plans starting at just $6.90/month
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Long-Term Disability coverage provided by the employer
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • 10 paid holidays plus generous PTO
  • Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
  • Clear pathways for growth and advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Contract Cost & Pricing Specialist

Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location: Baltimore, MD (Onsite)

What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain competitive pricing strategies for federal and commercial contracts
  • Analyze cost data and prepare clear, actionable pricing analysis reports for stakeholders
  • Stay current on WDR, CBA, and FAR requirements to ensure compliance
  • Collaborate across departments to support successful negotiations and proposals
  • Maintain accurate reports, logs, and documentation in a timely manner
  • Uphold confidentiality and high standards of integrity in all work

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field (preferred)
  • 3+ years of experience developing pricing in a nonprofit, federal consulting, or similar industry
  • Solid understanding of federal contract pricing structures (FFP, Cost-Plus, IDIQ, etc.) and regulations (FAR, DFARS)
  • Strong working knowledge of the SCA, DBA, and labor union CBAs
  • Advanced Excel skills and expertise in cost estimating techniques
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in cost accounting
  • Proven track record in negotiations and customer presentations
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with ISSA Clean standards is a plus

Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Medical insurance plans starting at just $6.90/month - one of the lowest employee rates you'll find
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
  • Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
  • Tickets at Work
  • Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
  • Clear pathways for growth and advancement

* Ladders Estimates

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