Cost/Pricing Analyst

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cost / Pricing Analyst to work for our company.

Summary:

• Will participate in strategy sessions with account managers and company leadership to establish competitive pricing strategies aimed at securing new contracts.
• Will utilize online resources such as GovWin and salary surveys to identify potential opportunities in the federal market.
• Will research current contracts and incumbent vendors to support in the qualification of bid opportunities.
• Will compile cost, schedule, and technical elements for the creation of comprehensive cost proposals, adhering strictly to solicitation requirements.
• Will develop detailed pricing and financial models or templates using Excel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with solicitation requirements.
• Will present, review, and obtain approval for proposed rates from company leadership.
• Will work collaboratively with partner companies and stakeholders, including managing and distributing rate sheets.

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related area of study.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in Federal Government Contracting Pricing.
• Must have prior experience utilizing MS Office Suites products, must be highly proficient in Excel.
• Must have the ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Must have the ability to organize, prioritize, and research multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Must be familiar with reading and interpreting Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Requests for Information (RFI).
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• Located within the Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland area.
• An Active secret clearance.
• Deep understanding of common evaluation criteria such as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Best Value, and Best Value Trade-Off.
• Knowledge of various contract types, including Fixed-Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), Labor Hour (LH), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), along with Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan.
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle