Principal Pricing Analyst

Valiant seeks an experienced Principal Pricing Analyst, to join our team supporting U.S. Government and DoD proposal efforts. This position, supervised by the Director of Pricing, involves developing Cost and Price Volumes, preparing fully compliant pricing proposals, and supporting the Contracts team with any modifications in accordance with our Cost Estimating System Manual (CESM) and FAR/DFARS requirements.

This role is focused on proposal pricing and must have relevant Defense Contracting pricing experience-not financial planning or budgeting-and requires direct experience with federal RFPs, indirect rate applications, and cost model development. The Principal Pricing Analyst is a key contributor within our six-member pricing team.

*This position is 100% Remote - preferrable in the Eastern or Central Time Zone; however, In-office and/or Hybrid employment is available if desired (Herndon, VA or Fayetteville, NC offices only).

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Contribute to competitive analysis exercises utilizing a variety of methods.
• Support early stage capture planning.
• Be an active participant in black hat reviews, win strategy solution sessions, etc.
• Assist Business Development on the development of complex pricing strategies for high priority efforts.
• Lead in the overall development and coordination of the entire Cost/Price volume in order to ensure that all requirements set forth in the solicitation are completed in an accurate and compliant manner.
• Lead in the development of compliant and accurate Cost/Price files for a variety of contract types from scratch, using Microsoft Excel, or templates in Microsoft Excel.
• Lead in the development of the Cost/Price narrative to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in the solicitation.
• Prepare Cost/Price Proposals using a variety of Excel based Cost/Price templates.
• Coordinate with Business Development on the development of the overall proposal schedule.
• Coordinate with other functional departments to obtain the necessary data utilized to develop compliant and competitive Cost/Price proposals.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other functional departments to ensure each objective is completed in a timely manner.
• Assist in the review and interpretation of complex solicitation requirements.
• Ensure all submitted Cost/Price proposals are developed in accordance with the policies, processes and procedures established in Valiant's Cost Estimating System Manual (CESM) and are compliant with FAR, DFAR and CAS regulations.
• Perform internal "Peer Reviews" to ensure that all Cost/Price proposals are in compliance with the solicitation, Valiant's CESM and all regulations set forth by the FAR, DFAR and CAS.
• Coordinate with Business Development on setting up final Cost/Price reviews with Executive Leadership.
• Participate and/or lead pricing reviews with Executive Leadership.
• Collaborate with Executive Leadership and Business Development to identify and quantify the risks, opportunities, financial implications and pricing strategies for each bid.
• Work with Executive Leadership to identify and implement pricing strategies that increase our PWIN.
• Ensure that all Cost/Price Volumes and associated supporting documentation are properly documented and stored in the Valiant Pricing Drive.
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation, production and submittal of each Cost/Price Volume as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of relevant Defense Contracting pricing experience or Associate's Degree and 8+ years of relevant Defense Contracting pricing experience using Microsoft Excel. Experience must relate to supporting strategic pricing and developing proposals for government contracts, with an emphasis on data-driven recommendations.

Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws.

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