Pricing Associate

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

Job Overview:

The Pricing Associate supports the development, analysis, and preparation of cost and pricing proposals in response to Federal Government solicitations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that pricing submissions are strategic, competitive, and compliant with applicable regulations.

The ideal candidate will exercise sound judgment, analytical rigor, and professional discretion while collaborating across departments to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pricing data. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional seeking to advance their expertise in Federal Government contracting, pricing strategy, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, analyze, and prepare cost and pricing data for proposals, modifications, and other client requests.
• Build and maintain complex pricing models and financial analyses to support competitive proposal strategies.
• Evaluate solicitation requirements to ensure pricing submissions align with contractual, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Collaborate with program management, contracts, human resources, and finance teams to validate cost assumptions and ensure consistency across proposals.
• Interpret and apply Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) to pricing strategies.
• Research and analyze labor categories, market rates, and indirect rates to support competitive and compliant pricing structures.
• Prepare cost narratives and documentation that justify pricing methodologies and assumptions.
• Provide recommendations to management regarding pricing risks, cost drivers, and potential efficiencies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of pricing tools, templates, and processes to enhance proposal efficiency and accuracy.
• Support internal pricing audits and compliance reviews as needed.

Competencies:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational consistency.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Minimum Requirements/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in pricing, finance, or business analysis (experience in government contracting preferred).
• Understanding of Federal Government cost principles, pricing methodologies, and proposal development processes.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and communicate insights effectively.
• Positive, professional attitude and commitment to accuracy, ethics, and continuous learning.
• Experience with cost estimating tools or pricing systems is a plus.

Security Requirement

• Tier 1 Background Investigation required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

The pay range listed represents a good-faith estimate, in accordance with pay transparency requirements, and may vary depending on the candidate's experience, education, and other job-related factors.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.