Senior Pricing Analyst

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 739

Job Title: Senior Pricing Analyst

Location: 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, Virginia 20191

SUMMARYAgile Defense is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic Pricing Department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical government missions, develop strategic pricing solutions, and collaborate with executive leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The successful individual will be integral in supporting and/or leading the development of competitive and compliant cost/price proposals for large and complex government contracts. The Senior Pricing Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contracts, finance, capture management, and technical experts, to create strategic pricing models and narratives, ensuring adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government proposal pricing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Support and/or lead the development of cost/price proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP instructions, FAR, CAS, and company policies.   

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data, develop pricing strategies, and produce compelling, compliant proposals.       

·       Develop pricing templates, narratives, and business cases for both services and products.     

·       Support and/or lead strategic pricing discussions and contribute to price-to-win (PTW) strategy.         

·       Support executive leadership in defining pricing strategies, including risk analysis and pricing adjustments for specialized skills and technology.     

·       Analyze competitive pricing trends and assess cost proposals for compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.     

·       Manage cost volume templates, conduct price reviews, and ensure the successful submission of proposals.     

·       Respond to Evaluation Notice (EN) and Final Proposal Revision (FPR) inquiries, as required.      

·       Review contracts upon award or modifications to ensure conformance to submitted pricing proposal and payment schedule.    

·       Maintain GSA and other applicable price lists/schedules.   

·       Conduct peer reviews, color reviews and white glove pre-submittal reviews, as required.     

·       Mentor and train junior pricing analysts, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       BA/BS in Accounting/Finance preferred with 6 years' experience with pricing in the federal government environment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       BA/BS in Accounting/Finance preferred, with 6 years' experience with pricing in the federal government environment.   

·       Strong working experience in federal pricing, including various contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, GSA Schedules, etc.).    

·       Proficiency in developing and/or leading complex cost/price volumes for large government proposals.  

·       Strong working knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCMA, and government proposal compliance.    

·       Experience with Service Contract Act (SCA)/Wage Determination requirements as well as CONUS/OCONUS labor laws for all contract types, preferred.  

·       Ability to develop dynamic pricing models and manage large data sets.    

·       Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. 

·       Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills

·       Advanced MS Excel skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Agile Defense HQ office in Reston, VA. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are not hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)