Senior Pricing/Cost Analyst

Saalex Solutions, Inc.

$120K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience in government proposal pricing
  • Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DCAA regulations
  • Advanced skills in Excel for complex financial modeling
  • Experience in managing subcontractor pricing
  • Proven expertise in cost modeling and financial analysis
  • Detail-oriented with audit defensibility skills
  • Effective communicator with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Develop pricing strategies that align with business goals
  • Create detailed cost models and analyze historical data
  • Collaborate with teams to support pricing strategies and promotions
  • Lead pricing efforts throughout the proposal submission process
  • Manage subcontractor pricing inputs and conduct analysis
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during pricing
  • Identify and implement process improvements for pricing

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home flexibility
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan
Full Job Description
Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120k-$130k (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position. (see onsite requirements below).

**On-Site Requirements: Work location is remote. Candidates are preferred to reside in the DMV area to be able to come into Saalex's Corporate Headquarters as needed.

Essential Functions:

Pricing Strategy & Cost Development
  • Develop pricing strategies aligned with win objectives and business goals
  • Build and maintain detailed cost/pricing models (labor, indirect rates, fee, ODCs)
  • Perform price-to-win and competitive pricing assessments; track market and competitor trends
  • Analyze historical data to identify cost drivers and profitability opportunities
  • Evaluate labor mix, LOE, and escalation to optimize pricing

Financial Modeling & Data Management
  • Create financial models to assess pricing scenarios and impact on revenue and margins
  • Maintain and update pricing data, rate libraries, and internal systems
  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of pricing inputs and outputs

Cross-Functional Support & Reporting
  • Collaborate with Capture, Proposal, Sales, and Marketing teams to support pricing strategy, promotions, and discounting approaches
  • Provide clear pricing reports, analyses, and recommendations to leadership

Proposal Execution
  • Lead pricing efforts from RFP release through submission
  • Interpret RFP requirements (Section B/L/M) and ensure full compliance
  • Prepare cost volumes, narratives, and required pricing templates
  • Support internal reviews (Pink/Red/Green/Gold teams) and final submission

Subcontractor Pricing Management
  • Lead subcontractor data calls and coordinate multiple subs
  • Issue RFQs, collect pricing inputs, and track responses
  • Review subcontractor rates, LOEs, and assumptions for compliance
  • Perform price/cost analysis and support subcontractor negotiations

Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • Ensure all pricing is compliant with FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements
  • Validate cost elements, assumptions, and supporting documentation
  • Maintain audit-ready files and traceability of all pricing inputs

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with Proposal, Capture, Finance, and Technical teams
  • Validate staffing plans, assumptions, and cost drivers
  • Support leadership with pricing summaries and decision briefings

Data & Process Improvement
  • Maintain historical pricing data and benchmarking inputs
  • Identify opportunities to improve pricing processes and templates
  • Support development of standard cost build models and tools
  • Other duties as assigned or required


What Makes This Role Critical:
  • Directly impacts win probability and competitiveness
  • Ensures proposals are compliant, accurate, and defensible
  • Serves as the central hub for pricing and subcontractor coordination

Requirements

Required:
  • Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements
  • Advanced Excel skills (complex models, formulas, large datasets)
  • Experience managing subcontractor pricing and data calls
  • Government proposal pricing (CPFF, T&M, FFP) including GSA Schedule Contracts
  • Cost modeling and financial analysis
  • Attention to detail and audit defensibility
  • Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously
  • Strong communication and cross-functional coordination


Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field and 8+ years of experience in government proposal pricing required.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

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