Federal security Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Your Opportunity

We are growing and actively seeking a Contract Pricing Manager to support our US Federal program. The Federal Contracts Team (FCT) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supporting various Federal pursuit, reporting, and audit requirements. As a member of the FCT, the Contract Pricing Manager works closely with other FCT members and with Stantec’s Program Managers, Project Managers, and project staff.

Our US Federal clients secure and enhance our nation. We design civil, military, and other infrastructure. We plan for, mitigate, and respond to natural and other disasters. In short, we work together with our US Federal Agency partners to help our communities thrive in a safe, sustainable manner.

The successful candidate will be assigned to multiple client programs during pursuit and capture in order to provide support for Federal pricing actions.

This role can sit anywhere where a US Stantec office is located.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement competitive and profitable pricing strategies in compliance with FAR, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truthful Cost and Pricing Data requirements, and internal policy.

• Identify and mitigate potential pricing risks.

• Coordinate and facilitate pricing reviews with stakeholders and leadership.

• Prepare and review pricing proposals and quotations in response to government solicitations, RFPs, RFQs, and teaming partner requests. Review solicitations to determine cost submittal requirements and collaborate with pursuit managers/project managers as well as teaming partners/subcontractors to meet submittal requirements.

• Conduct thorough cost analysis to accurately estimate the costs associated with fulfilling government contracts.

• Submit requests for pricing data to teaming partners/subcontractors; receive and review teaming partner/subcontractor pricing data.

• Develop labor rates for Federal proposals and contracts of all types – Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF).

• Prepare cost narratives describing methodology used in rate development.

• Prepare price proposal submittals. Organize and compile backup documentation to support proposed labor rates. Prepare cohesive price proposal submittals, including subcontractor rates and backup documentation.

• Maintain MS Excel spreadsheets for tracking price proposals.

• Maintain and update MS Excel and MS Word templates used for price proposal responses.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience developing labor rates for Government contracts on Bids/Proposals/ RFPs for Government customers preferably Department of Defense (DoD) – Army, Navy, Air Force, etc. is required.

• Knowledge of Federal Government/DoD contracting.

• Knowledge of System for Award Management (SAM).

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

• Knowledge of Federal Travel Regulations.

• Experience with Oracle preferred but not required.

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); advanced proficiency in MS Excel preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, analyze, and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and/or Government regulations; ability to write cost narrative; and ability to effectively present information in an organized and logical manner.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to recognize errors and make necessary corrections.

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality when needed.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field is preferred; however relevant work experience will be considered.

Five to seven years of related experience in the administration of multidisciplinary US Federal agency contracts.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$92,600.00 - $138,900.00 Annually

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$101,900.00 - $152,800.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$109,300.00 - $163,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | CO | Denver
Organization: BC-1885 Federal Program-US
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/02/2026 03:02:56
Req ID: 1004593

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.