Senior Manager, Pricing – Part-Time

American Institutes for Research

Part-time Senior Pricing Manager supporting AIR’s behavioral and social science research and technical assistance mission. Developing compliant proposal pricing, templates, databases, and strategies.

Posted 8/19/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $64 - $73 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal pricing, including compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards, while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Proficient in developing strategic pricing models and templates using advanced Excel functionalities to support business development initiatives.

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Proposal Pricing ExpertiseFederal Acquisition Regulations KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsStrategic Pricing DevelopmentEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal PricingCost Accounting StandardsFederal Acquisition RegulationsBudget ManagementData AnalysisPricing Strategy DevelopmentMicrosoft ExcelVLOOKUPPivot TablesReport Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePricing DatabasesCost Proposal Files

Industry Keywords

Federal Government ProposalsState Government ProposalsFoundation SolicitationsContract TypesFirm Fixed PriceCost ReimbursementTime & MaterialGrantsCooperative Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze Requests for Proposals from federal, state, foundation, and commercial entities to identify risks, trends, and deviations
Help develop compliant business proposals
Maintain a strategic pricing database
Review RFP cost and business requirements and participate in developing pricing strategies and approaches
Develop Microsoft Excel pricing templates conforming to solicitation requirements and AIR pricing standards
Support internal staff, consultants, subcontractors, and external partners
Prepare required cost proposal schedules accurately and on time
Review submitted pricing data for accuracy, completeness, consistency, reasonableness, and adherence to AIR guidelines
Facilitate pricing changes as necessary
Collaborate with Business Development professionals on business volume requirements
Review and maintain cost proposal files and databases
Assist in developing a network of cost proposal-related files and databases and integrate information into strategy development
Monitor pricing environments and industry trends and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management
Assist with developing intelligence-based pricing standards, strategies, and best practices across the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field
At least 8 years of relevant experience in proposal pricing in response to federal government, state governments, and foundation solicitations
Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards
Demonstrated knowledge of contract types including firm fixed price, cost reimbursement, time & material, grants, and cooperative agreements
Effective communication skills for collaboration in a virtual environment
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize objectives, and meet timelines
Organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinking with strong tactical execution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to connect disparate ideas into cohesive solutions with strong attention to detail
Comprehensive experience developing reports from large data sets
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
Experience working with complex budgets
Currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Depending on project work, may need to meet certain residency requirements
Selected candidates must adhere to child safeguarding standards and undergo reference and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Remote work flexibility within the United States or work from an AIR U.S. office location
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reference and background checks
Drug-free work environment
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process
No employment-based visa sponsorship available