Junior Pricing Analyst

Overview

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a global provider of customized, high-requirement security solutions across government and commercial sectors. With over 25,000 employees worldwide and nearly five decades of experience, we pride ourselves on precision, professionalism, and operational excellence.

As a Junior Pricing Analyst, you will be an integral member of the Pricing team, supporting the development of cost proposals for high-value security contracts. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated early-career professional to grow within a structured and supportive environment. You will receive hands-on training in interpreting RFPs, building deep expertise in Excel-based analysis, and learning how large-scale service contracts are structured and won.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for learning and mastering new tools (particularly Excel), and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with consistency and precision.

Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret RFPs (Requests for Proposals) from commercial and governmental entities to identify pricing requirements and key deliverables.
• Draft Q&A documents to clarify ambiguous RFP pricing requirements in coordination with the proposal team.
• Use internal pricing tools and Excel models to build accurate, defensible, and compliant cost proposals for new and existing opportunities.
• Build pricing documentation to accompany our pricing, such as rate sheets and pricing narratives detailing our approach.
• Work closely with senior pricing analysts, business development staff, and cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Operations) to gather cost inputs.
• Coordinate across departments to collect and analyze cost and non-cost data, ensuring timely input for pricing models.
• Clearly document the basis for our assumptions and rationale for discretionary pricing decisions for future review.
• Participate in pricing review sessions with leadership to ensure proposals align with business strategy and alignment regarding discretionary pricing decisions.
• Adjust pricing models based on feedback and evolving requirements.
• Support project start-up teams by identifying what was priced and ensuring accurate handoff to implementation teams.
• Assist in the preparation of annual contract modifications or amendments, with oversight from senior staff.
• Provide support to the Pricing and Contract Administration team, as well as Business Development team, in any other areas of pricing and contract administration.
• Produce ad-hoc quotes and cost estimates as needed.
• Contribute ideas during pricing team meetings to improve strategies, tools, and processes.
• Perform ad-hoc business analysis including but not limited to analysis of contract staffing levels, pay & bill rate discrepancies, market compensation analysis, internal contract budgeting, monthly and/or annual financial analysis of income statements, and more as needed.
• Gain exposure to the contracting processes, with opportunities to observe and support senior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other analytically-driven field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets).
• Note: Candidate must pass an Excel test demonstrating use of functions such as IF, INDEX/MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, and weighted averages.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting the numbers right.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Clear communicator, especially when explaining pricing logic to an executive audience.
• Ability and willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a high-performance environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation and contract language (e.g., collective bargaining agreements) and/or identify areas of ambiguity or uncertainty to team leadership.
• Willingness to work extended hours if faced with short-notice, critical deadlines.
• Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team.

• Experience reading and interpreting commercial & governmental RFPs/RFQs/IFBs.
• Experience with advanced Excel functions or modeling tools.
• Familiarity with pricing for service-based contracts or government procurements.

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Pricing: 2 years (Required)
• Data analysis skills: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote