Pricing Analyst/Manager

Calista Corporation • Huntsville, AL

3d

About The Position

The Pricing Analyst/Manager leads the development, analysis, and submission of compliant and competitive pricing strategies and developing pricing proposals for government solicitations. This role requires experience in DoD contracting, cost/pricing data, and collaboration with capture, contracts, operations, and proposal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, or finance in a government contracting environment (DoD experience required).
• Extensive experience with DoD requirements, including FAR and DFAR.
• Strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and assess impacts across multiple areas.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities; capable of drawing justified conclusions and communicating effectively to management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with mastery of Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, Nested IF/THEN, Data Validations).
• Experience developing DoD cost volumes and support audits and negotiations.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).
• Experience with CBA, SCA, and DBA.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply corporate policies and procedures in alignment with company goals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience pricing Base Operations, Facilities Sustainment, and/or Construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cost and price volumes for competitive DoD proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, FAR, DFARS, and Yulista policies.
• Coordinate proposal pricing activities from cradle to grave collaborating with Program Management, Contracts, Business Development, Operations, and Purchasing.
• Provide counsel to proposal bid teams on pricing strategy and related financial issues.
• Analyze solicitation documents to identify pricing requirements, develop cost models, identify potential risks, and provide mitigation.
• Develop indirect cost pools and conduct rate forecasting.
• Develop and lead pricing strategy from gate review to submittal.
• Present pricing recommendations at gate reviews providing financial business case and risk assessment data developed from mathematical and statistical methods of analysis to executive management.
• Create estimates of profitability and likely costs.
• Analyze historical pricing and past performance.
• Maintain accurate, auditable files for proposals, audits, and backups and cooperate with government audits and requests.
• Maintain templates and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager