Proposal Pricing Analyst

Location:
Virtual

Other Consideration:
U.S. Citizen (required)

The Proposal Pricing Analyst is a critical member of the business development and proposal team at Sprezzatura, a leading federal contracting company. This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and finalizing cost and pricing proposals in compliance with federal regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies. The successful candidate will ensure pricing strategies align with technical solutions and business goals to enhance the company’s competitive position.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Pricing Development:
  • 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.
• Cost Analysis and Compliance:
  • 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.
• Proposal Support:
  • Coordinate with proposal managers 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.
• Process Improvement:
  • 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis, preferably in the government contracting industry.
  • 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.

Transitioning military and/or Veterans with IT/IS, finance, and/or healthcare systems specialties are invited to apply. Sprezzatura is an equal opportunity employer and offers benefits including healthcare and PTO.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This role requires you to live within the United States.

Evidence of work authorization upon employment is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Completion of USCIS form I-9 will be required to verify employment eligibility within 3 business days of the first day of employment.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT.

Sprezzatura expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Sprezzatura’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT.

This position may require Public Trust clearance. Candidates must undergo a background investigation, including a review of employment history, education, criminal record, and financial history. The clearance process ensures that the candidate is reliable, trustworthy, and of good conduct and character. Employment offers are contingent upon successful passing a public trust clearance process.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sprezzatura (www.sprezzmc.com) is a Washington, DC-area Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that enables client success by supplying insight and leadership at the intersection of people, processes, and technology.