Cost Volume Lead

Quantum Space•Rockville, MD

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cost Volume Lead to drive proposal pricing strategy and cost volume development across national security, civil, and commercial space pursuits. In this role, you will lead all aspects of proposal pricing, cost strategy development, Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation, subcontractor pricing coordination, and cost volume preparation while collaborating closely with capture, finance, contracts, engineering, and executive leadership teams. You will play a critical role in helping Quantum Space win complex and highly competitive opportunities by developing compliant, compelling, and competitive pricing solutions that align customer requirements, business objectives, and mission success. This position is ideal for a pricing professional who combines deep federal acquisition expertise with strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of experience supporting federal government proposal pricing and cost volume development
Experience developing pricing strategies for cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, Time & Materials (T&M), OTA, and subcontracting environments
Strong understanding of government cost realism, price reasonableness, affordability, and source selection evaluation processes
Demonstrated experience developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs), pricing narratives, and proposal cost volumes
Experience coordinating subcontractor pricing inputs and supporting negotiations, audits, and fact-finding activities
Strong financial modeling, cost estimating, analytical, and business case development skills
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and executive teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), AFRL, NASA, NRO, OSD, or other federal space and defense customers
Experience pricing aerospace, defense, intelligence, or space-related programs
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), program finance, and cost analysis methodologies
Experience supporting strategic captures, competitive assessments, and bid/no-bid decisions
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contracting regulations
Experience supporting proposal efforts involving advanced technology development, spacecraft, launch, or defense systems
Experience developing and implementing pricing tools, templates, and process improvements
MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications

Responsibilities

Lead proposal pricing strategy development and cost volume execution across federal, defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial pursuits
Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and supporting cost rationale for labor, material, subcontractor, and indirect cost elements
Coordinate subcontractor pricing activities, evaluate cost proposals, and ensure integration into overall pricing strategies
Create compliant, compelling, and defensible cost volumes and pricing narratives aligned with solicitation requirements
Perform competitive pricing assessments, affordability analyses, and market research to inform bid strategies
Develop and maintain pricing models, cost tools, templates, and estimation methodologies
Collaborate with capture managers, proposal managers, engineers, program managers, contracts professionals, and finance teams to align pricing with overall pursuit strategy
Support proposal reviews, customer discussions, negotiations, audits, fact-finding activities, and pricing inquiries
Ensure compliance with solicitation instructions, FAR/DFARS requirements, and applicable government pricing regulations
Evaluate cost realism, execution risk, profitability objectives, and pricing competitiveness throughout the proposal lifecycle
Support multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen pricing processes, tools, and organizational capabilities