Proposal Pricing Analyst

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Proposal Pricing Analyst to join our team in a remote capacity. The Proposal Pricing Analyst will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating pricing models, and developing competitive pricing strategies for proposals. The role involves ensuring the accurate and compliant preparation of pricing schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing pricing strategies based on market research and trends.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in and/or lead the development and preparation of cost/price proposals in response to RFP requirements, ensuring compliance with Government policies, regulations, and internal procedures.

Prepare, analyze, and evaluate proposal cost data using both established and innovative cost estimating methodologies and tools.

Support pricing of task order proposals under IDIQ contracts, ensuring accurate Schedule B attachments, rate pools, labor categories, and direct labor inputs (including hours).

Work closely with the capture manager, proposal manager, finance team, and executives to ensure the cost/price proposal is accurate, complete, competitive, and compliant.

Conduct market research and analyze pricing trends to recommend competitive and optimized pricing strategies.

Ensure all proposals comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.

Identify and resolve any pricing-related issues or discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

5 years of experience in proposal pricing in the Federal Government contracting industry.

Experience supporting the pricing of task order proposals under IDIQ contracts.

Strong understanding of FAR and DFARS regulations.

Knowledge of financial principles and the ability to develop accurate pricing models.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

High attention to detail to ensure compliance with pricing requirements and accuracy in cost data.