Junior Pricing Analyst (80272)

INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS INC•Pasadena, CA

8h•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a global provider of customized, high-requirement security solutions across government and commercial sectors. With over 25,000 employees worldwide and nearly five decades of experience, we pride ourselves on precision, professionalism, and operational excellence. As a Junior Pricing Analyst, you will be an integral member of the Pricing team, supporting the development of cost proposals for high-value security contracts. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated early-career professional to grow within a structured and supportive environment. You will receive hands-on training in interpreting RFPs, building deep expertise in Excel-based analysis, and learning how large-scale service contracts are structured and won. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for learning and mastering new tools (particularly Excel), and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with consistency and precision. Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other analytically-driven field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets).
Note: Candidate must pass an Excel test demonstrating use of functions such as IF, INDEX/MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, and weighted averages.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting the numbers right.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
Clear communicator, especially when explaining pricing logic to an executive audience.
Ability and willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a high-performance environment.
Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation and contract language (e.g., collective bargaining agreements) and/or identify areas of ambiguity or uncertainty to team leadership.
Willingness to work extended hours if faced with short-notice, critical deadlines.
Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience reading and interpreting commercial & governmental RFPs/RFQs/IFBs.
Experience with advanced Excel functions or modeling tools.
Familiarity with pricing for service-based contracts or government procurements.
Strong preference for candidates located in the U.S. West Coast (Pacific Time Zone).

Responsibilities

Read and interpret RFPs (Requests for Proposals) from commercial and governmental entities to identify pricing requirements and key deliverables.
Draft Q&A documents to clarify ambiguous RFP pricing requirements in coordination with the proposal team.
Use internal pricing tools and Excel models to build accurate, defensible, and compliant cost proposals for new and existing opportunities.
Build pricing documentation to accompany our pricing, such as rate sheets and pricing narratives detailing our approach.
Work closely with senior pricing analysts, business development staff, and cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Operations) to gather cost inputs.
Coordinate across departments to collect and analyze cost and non-cost data, ensuring timely input for pricing models.
Clearly document the basis for our assumptions and rationale for discretionary pricing decisions for future review.
Participate in pricing review sessions with leadership to ensure proposals align with business strategy and alignment regarding discretionary pricing decisions.
Adjust pricing models based on feedback and evolving requirements.
Support project start-up teams by identifying what was priced and ensuring accurate handoff to implementation teams.
Assist in the preparation of annual contract modifications or amendments, with oversight from senior staff.
Provide support to the Pricing and Contract Administration team, as well as Business Development team, in any other areas of pricing and contract administration.
Produce ad-hoc quotes and cost estimates as needed.
Contribute ideas during pricing team meetings to improve strategies, tools, and processes.
Perform ad-hoc business analysis including but not limited to analysis of contract staffing levels, pay & bill rate discrepancies, market compensation analysis, internal contract budgeting, monthly and/or annual financial analysis of income statements, and more as needed.
Gain exposure to the contracting processes, with opportunities to observe and support senior team members.