Pricing Analyst

Pricing Analyst

The Ascendancy Group's Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions.

Overview As a TAG Pricing Analyst, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate government regulations. The ideal candidate would be able to advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards, as appropriate and perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points for proposals. Security Requirement: The ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance is required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own the development of business and pricing volumes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with proposal guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to determine staffing mixes, labor categories, and direct costs.
• Participate in pricing review meetings and provide alternative pricing scenarios when necessary.
• Lead pricing efforts in coordination with stakeholders and proposal managers.
• Contribute to internal training initiatives and support process improvements within the proposal pricing function.
• Interface with client and internal auditors and provide audit support.
• Develop and coordinate subcontractor pricing data calls.
• Prepare fully compliant cost models.
• Lead pricing and cost model reviews, analyze RFPs for clarifications needed, and ensure quality control prior to submission.
• Maintain complete and accurate audit-ready files.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years (mid-level) or 8+ years (senior level) of experience with federal pricing.
• Ability to develop and deliver pricing analysis and strategy presentations for management decision making.
• Experience with pricing, including pricing strategies, structures, tools, and communications.
• Ability to contribute to price proposals and development of cost narrative.
• Proactive with ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Ability to develop or deliver price strategy presentations or analyses.
• Ability to contribute to price proposals.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Contracts.

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust. We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of Defense or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security. If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!