Senior Pricing Analyst - Proposals

Job Description

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat is hiring a Senior Pricing Analyst to prepare complex cost / price business proposals and any subsequent responses or revisions. This role involves leading the development of competitive price proposals, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely, accurate submissions. The Senior Pricing Analyst will contribute to price strategy discussions and scenario modeling, identify and implement process improvements, communicate financial data and methodology to internal clients, and identify risks under specific contract types. They will also participate in capture and pre-contract award price discussions and contract modifications as needed.

This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, working 3 days on-site at our Rockville, MD office.

Job Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with proposal team members about content required in business proposals, including incorporation of labor and non-labor direct costs, and indirect costs, and other administrative requirements.
• Evaluate proposal risks and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Contribute to discussions about competitor and budget intelligence, major cost drivers, business proposal structure and compliance concerns.
• Review RFP, and draft pricing-related questions.
• Compile and present RFP data (including pricing structure / any required budget templates, and contract type) and requirements related to business proposal preparation and offer advice and guidance in line with corporate policies.
• Develop instructions for partners regarding required information, documents, and format.
• Maintain timeliness of internal proposal databases.
• Review pricing data submitted by staff and partners for value, accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with RFP / instructions. Ensures required cost proposal schedules and supporting documents are accurate and timely.

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Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work / life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in :

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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