Pricing Analyst

OverviewPricing AnalystLOCATION: Arlington, VA / Huntsville, AL (Remote)JOB STATUS: Full-timeCLEARANCE: N/ACERTIFICATION: N/ATRAVEL: As NeededAstrion has an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Analyst in a remote-first environment with headquarters located in Arlington, VA and Huntsville, AL. The Pricing Analyst must have in-depth knowledge and understanding of price modeling, strategies, processes and methodologies and be able to provide insights and guidance to the team and senior management in execution of cost proposals, competitive analysis, and risk management. Works directly for the Director of Pricing and supports multiple Division Presidents and proposal pricing needs within the particular missions of those Divisions. Will also be required to work closely with our VP of Pricing and VP of Proposal Management to strategize proposal pricing responses. This position will also be called upon to fill in on other pricing needs depending on volume of work requiring responses to proposals.Required Qualifications / Skills Minimum of a BA/BS Degree in Business, Accounting/Finance or related field and 3+ years of experience in Federal Government pricing, proposal development and federal contracting with 2+ years of other relative cost/price experience in industry. May substitute AA/AS Degree and 5+ years. Experience with Excel Modeling and various Salary Data Information such as ERI, Salary.com and GS equivalents in labor categoriesExperience with Proposal Cost Narrative writing/development and justificationsAbility to understand and validate proposal price volume deliverablesExperience working with all phases of solicitation processes such as request for information (RFI), RFP responses and negotiationsKnowledge of all contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPAF and T&MFamiliarity with Government Cost Accounting Principles and FAR Part 31Ability to brief details of pricing modeling used in the RFP to Senior Management to justify our winning strategyPreferred Qualifications / SkillsDOD experience highly desiredExperience working with executives and senior management requiredExperience integrating functionality of MS Business Systems (Power Pivot, Power BI, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Copilot) to everyday tasks, communication, and pricing related objectivesResponsibilitiesHandles multiple tasks in a fast-paced deadline-oriented environment. Performs business and management tasks in the area of Pricing with minimal supervision. Prepares timely, accurate and compliant cost and business proposals in response to customer requests. Participates in the proposal pricing process to include:Develops complex cost models and detailed cost narratives based on the RFP requirementsDevelops pricing strategy; quantifies pricing risks, calculates effective operational margins, influences competitive pricing approaches. Works closely with Capture Manager, Technical Staff and other functional departments to ensure accuracy and coordination of cost proposalsReviews, analyzes, and compiles labor and subcontract cost data; Analyzes estimates of labor, material, equipment, and other direct costs, analyzes estimates against previous cost experience and recommend adjustments; prepares cost volumesParticipates in pricing review with upper management and coordinate with senior staff to determine pricing structure and strategySupports audits and participates in cost proposal clarifications or negotiationsUtilizes processes and tools that result in compliant/quality pricing proposal and follow all estimating system processes.