Pricing Specialist
| Company | Spry Methods |
|---|---|
| Location | McLean, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Familiarity with Shipley proposal development methods and APMP best practices.
- 2-4 years’ experience in financial analysis, cost analysis, price analysis, project control or similar experience, preferably within the government contracting sector.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and analytical skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Proficient in Excel at the intermediate or advanced level.
- Familiarity with business development, capture management, and competitive analysis.
- Familiarity with indirect rate models and forward pricing agreements.
Responsibilities
- Leads and manages all types of government service contract cost proposals.
- Collaborates with technical, management, and program functions to develop basis of estimates.
- Has familiarity and able to navigate complex pricing Excel models.
- Understands utilization of historical data trends to validate accuracy of proposal approach and assumptions.
- Develops and presents cost narrative, price assumptions, executive financial summaries, business case analyses, and risk/opportunity assessments to senior leadership prior to proposal submissions.
- Prices modifications throughout the life cycle of a contract adhering to a change control process.
- Prepares custom reports and analysis as required.
- Support the development of pricing, pricing narrative and executive summary sections for complex proposals, expanding to Basis of Estimate and Staffing Plan support.
- Support proposal process throughout the proposal/project life cycle.
- Review proposal documentation and understand programmatic and pricing requirements.
- Collaborate with Business Development staff at all levels throughout the proposal life cycle.
- Develop and finalize cost related data calls.
- Work with cross-functional teams to maintain databases, conduct research, and create business development materials.
- Participate in proposal production, peer reviews, and final submission requirements.
- Coordinate with teaming partners and refine proposal templates for future use.
Preferred Qualifications
- Eligibility for Clearance
- Experience supporting IDIQ proposals and managing quick turnaround response times.
- Understanding of the Shipley Proposal Process and demonstrated experience following the Shipley approach, including color team reviews.
- Experience with AI-driven proposal tools, content automation, and proposal analytics.
- Experience using GovWin, SAM.gov, Deltek, or other government contracting research tools.
- Experience with data visualization and dashboard development tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet) (a plus)