Cost & Pricing Specialist

SRC, Inc•Syracuse, NY

10d•$56,000 - $63,000

About The Position

SRC, Inc. is seeking a Cost & Pricing Specialist to support enterprise-wide proposal pricing and cost estimating for government and commercial opportunities. The role works with business leaders, program teams, finance professionals, and proposal managers to develop compliant, competitive, and accurate cost proposals from opportunity identification through contract award. It is presented as an opportunity for an early-career professional interested in government contracting, proposal development, financial analysis, pricing strategy, and defense industry operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, finance, accounting, contracts, government contracting, or related business disciplines; internships and co-op experience are welcomed.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ProPricer or other proposal pricing software.
Familiarity with Power BI and data visualization tools.
Knowledge of government cost estimating and proposal pricing practices.
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements.
Exposure to defense, aerospace, government contracting, or technology industries.

Responsibilities

Support the development, preparation, and submission of compliant cost proposals for government and commercial opportunities.
Help interpret and apply RFP requirements and customer pricing instructions to ensure proposal compliance.
Assist in developing pricing schedules, cost volumes, and proposal work breakdown structures (WBS).
Review and validate Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal estimating guidelines.
Work with proposal teams, program managers, and subject matter experts to gather, analyze, and validate cost element data.
Build, maintain, and analyze cost models and pricing scenarios to support strategic business decisions.
Verify indirect rates, labor rates, cost calculations, and proposal pricing data for accuracy.
Compile and maintain cost data for management reviews, audits, and reporting requirements.
Support material estimating by collecting supplier quotes and maintaining pricing databases.
Generate pricing estimates and quotations for small material procurements and customer requests.
Assist with proposal audits and support compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and company policies.
Support Truthful Cost or Pricing Data disclosures and cost impact analyses.
Help improve proposal pricing processes, tools, and data management practices across the organization.