Government Contracting Pricing Analyst

Provato

Government Contract Pricing Analyst analyzing and reviewing cost estimates and pricing proposals for government contracts. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and optimize pricing strategies.

Posted 7/21/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing complex cost/price proposals while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements and federal regulations. Proficient in cost/price modeling and analysis, with strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.

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Cost/Price Proposal PreparationFAR/DFAR ComplianceGovernment Contracting ExperienceCost AccountingMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cost/Price ModelingRisk/Reward Trade-Off AnalysisPricing Tactics DevelopmentContract AdministrationProfitability Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Proposal SoftwareGovernment Contracting Systems

Industry Keywords

Federal Contracting ProceduresCost-Reimbursable EnvironmentsContract TypesInternal Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review complex cost/price proposals in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) or other solicitations, ensuring alignment with FAR/DFAR requirements and company policies
Lead pricing efforts for competitive proposals, identify price targets, perform risk/reward trade-off analyses, and develop pricing tactics.
Ensure all pricing submissions comply with federal regulations, contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF, FP-LOE, FP-LH, CPAF), and internal policies.
Perform cost/price modeling, estimates, and analyses for complex contracts, including internal and customer submittal files.
Assist in contract administration, rate analysis, and profitability reporting by product/service and customer.
Work with cross-functional teams (capture, finance, legal, technical) to interpret solicitation requirements, identify risks, and develop competitive solutions.
Review of the cost/price proposals of others to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of government contracting experience, preferably in CPFF or other cost-reimbursable environments.
Understanding of federal contracting procedures, FAR/DFAR, cost accounting, allocation, and financial controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, proposal software, and familiarity with government contracting systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible availability