Be Challenged and Make a Difference
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
AnaVation is seeking a strong Senior Pricing Analyst with 5 or more years of proven government contracting pricing experience to lead and support strategic pricing initiatives that drive business growth, operation excellence, and innovation across our programs. This role will play a key part in developing competitive, compliant, and compelling pricing strategies for new business proposals and ongoing contract activities.
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of Government contracting, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Senior Pricing Analyst will collaborate closely with internal teams across contracts, operations, finance, and business development to ensure pricing excellence. An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
Responsibilities include:
· Provide service excellence and value to the Account Management teams by delivering responsive, high-quality pricing support that strengthens customer relationships and drives business success.
· Lead pricing efforts for new business proposals and ongoing contract activities.
· Develop and execute compliant, competitive pricing strategies aligned with business objectives.
· Coordinate with management to establish pricing structures, conduct Price-to-Win analyses, and perform competitive market research.
· Review solicitation documents (RFPs/RFQs) to identify pricing requirements, compliance issues, and key assumptions.
· Prepare compliant cost/price proposals, including government pricing templates, detailed narratives, and customer submittal files.
· Ensure all pricing submissions comply with solicitation requirements, internal policies, and regulatory standards.
· Perform complex financial analyses to support decision-making, cost optimization, and process improvement.
· Develop and maintain competitive pricing models and cost analyses to evaluate market trends and ensure price competitiveness.
· Utilize industry pricing tools to ensure proposal alignment with established pricing processes.
· Lead internal pricing reviews and provide accurate, timely responses to customer pricing inquiries.
· Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Contracts, HR, and Account Operations, Business Development to ensure pricing accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment.
· Communicate pricing requirements, collect Basis of Estimate (BOE) data from technical leads, and provide cost/price volume updates.
· Develop and issue subcontractor and teaming partner pricing requests and templates.
· Analyze and validate subcontractor pricing responses for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
· Create and maintain organized, auditable internal pricing files and proposal documentation to support reviews and audits.
· Contribute to the development and enhancement of pricing tools, templates, and best practices.
· Support special projects and collaborate with other business units as needed.
The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience pricing various types of government contracts within the government contracting industry (CPFF, T&M, LH, and FFP).
- Demonstrated experience creating pricing models and performing financial analyses to support management decision-making throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Government solicitation requirements, cost principles, and proposal compliance standards.
- Proven experience developing compliant, large-scale Government Cost/Price volumes, including detailed Cost Narratives and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Strong understanding of the FAR and DFARS, with the ability to interpret and apply requirements from Government contracts and schedules.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building formulas, macros, automation, data validation, queries, Power Pivot, and data organization; proficient in Microsoft Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present pricing recommendations clearly.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently, with flexibility to support proposal deadlines outside of standard working hours.
- Highly organized, with the ability to follow established processes, contribute to process improvements, manage multiple priorities, and meet commitments.
- Position is based in Chantilly, VA; candidates must be local.
- Must possess a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Benefits
·Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
·100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
·100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
·100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
·401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
·Competitive Pay
·Generous paid leave and holiday package
·Tuition and training reimbursement
·Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
