Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency, is seeking a Pricing Analyst to join our Client's team.
Description of Duties We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Pricing Analyst to join a fast-paced, high-performing team supporting the development, coordination, and submission of compliant and compelling proposals for Amentum's Missile Defense Division. You’ll be responsible for the preparation and review of compliant and competitive cost and price proposals for government solicitations. You will play a vital role in developing winning pricing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development of complex cost/price volumes for government solicitations to ensure timely delivery and compliance with client, organization, and estimating system needs.
Ensure all cost proposals are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA.
Collaborate with relevant business functions to develop Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) and ensure accurate application in cost proposals and pricing models.
Collaborate with program managers, technical teams, and functional departments to develop and substantiate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor, materials, subcontracts, and other direct costs.
Develop and justify direct labor rates for proposals, primarily using internal payroll data and established compensation structures, and leverage external data such as BLS to validate rates.
Create and maintain complex pricing models to analyze cost data, determine price reasonableness, and perform what-if analysis to optimize pricing strategies.
Build and maintain sophisticated, user-friendly pricing models that allow for effective what-if analysis and strategic decision-making.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with Program Management, technical teams, and Finance to ensure a cohesive and well-substantiated proposal.
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of general full-time work experience; may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
3 years of directly related experience in pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis within the U.S. Government contracting industry, preferably with the DoD.
Demonstrated experience developing cost proposals for various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, T&M).
Direct experience with the development, application, or negotiation of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs).
Understanding of government contracting regulations and rate structures, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and FPRAs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with various industry proposal management and pricing tools.
Notes Security Clearance Required: Eligible - Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
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Description of Duties We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Pricing Analyst to join a fast-paced, high-performing team supporting the development, coordination, and submission of compliant and compelling proposals for Amentum's Missile Defense Division. You’ll be responsible for the preparation and review of compliant and competitive cost and price proposals for government solicitations. You will play a vital role in developing winning pricing strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development of complex cost/price volumes for government solicitations to ensure timely delivery and compliance with client, organization, and estimating system needs.
Ensure all cost proposals are fully compliant with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA.
Collaborate with relevant business functions to develop Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) and ensure accurate application in cost proposals and pricing models.
Collaborate with program managers, technical teams, and functional departments to develop and substantiate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor, materials, subcontracts, and other direct costs.
Develop and justify direct labor rates for proposals, primarily using internal payroll data and established compensation structures, and leverage external data such as BLS to validate rates.
Create and maintain complex pricing models to analyze cost data, determine price reasonableness, and perform what-if analysis to optimize pricing strategies.
Build and maintain sophisticated, user-friendly pricing models that allow for effective what-if analysis and strategic decision-making.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with Program Management, technical teams, and Finance to ensure a cohesive and well-substantiated proposal.
Essential Qualifications
5+ years of general full-time work experience; may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
3 years of directly related experience in pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis within the U.S. Government contracting industry, preferably with the DoD.
Demonstrated experience developing cost proposals for various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, T&M).
Direct experience with the development, application, or negotiation of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs).
Understanding of government contracting regulations and rate structures, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and FPRAs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with various industry proposal management and pricing tools.
Notes Security Clearance Required: Eligible - Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
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