Senior Pricing Analyst

Cydecor is one of the most consistently growing organizations in the industry. We are a fast-paced government contractor, headquartered in Crystal City, Virginia. Our growth rate has exceeded double digits for more than ten years. Because of this expansion, we are upgrading several key areas in our infrastructure to meet demand. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity that will challenge you and help grow your career - then Cydecor is the company for you. Join our family!

Cydecor is driven to be the most exciting and rewarding professional services company by providing mission-critical program support and solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Cydecor is a rapidly expanding company with over 600 employees. To keep pace with our dynamic environment, we are actively seeking an energetic Sr. Pricing Analyst to assist our pricing and proposal functions.

Specific Responsibilities include:

Serve as SME in pricing, cost modeling, price strategy, competitive pricing analysis, risk identification and risk mitigation techniques. Specializing in profit analysis, price, and competitive business analyses through proposals and services-based price development for the company. Work closely with Senior Business Development leaders, Capture Directors, and Proposal Teams to provide accurate and competitive cost estimates with appropriately scaled BOE for seamless integration with our price submission on a wide range of proposals across a large portfolio of business. Coordinates with Operations Teams and Program Managers to ensure cost strategies are achievable in the execution phase. Effective communication and collaboration with Senior Managers and Executives in developing and accessing pricing targets, estimating, risk mitigation, and business strategies.

Review and analyze key opportunities and devise proposal cost strategies to achieve pricing and business objectives, compliance with requirements, and preferred and refined bid strategy. Perform analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical award amounts for specific opportunities. Assess and recommend strategies in the context of contract vehicles, teaming and subcontract agreements, reseller agreements, licensing of products, and proposals to government and commercial clients, monitor pricing performance for competitiveness and business performance, and resolve or escalate problems that may impact competitiveness, performance, or execution. Ensure cost and price proposals are prepared in accordance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and Corporate practices.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in finance or finance related field or technical field with MBA
• 7+ years of experience in pricing in the federal government environment or preparing bids for federal government customers
• Experience in pricing all contract types including but not limited to FFP, T&M, and Cost Plus
• Solid understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR)
• Interface with Business Development, Capture, and Proposal teams as well as Functional Support groups to obtain/develop data necessary for developing prices or other components of a cost/price volume
• Coordinate and collaborate with Operations personnel to ensure pricing strategy is achievable and attractive to customer desires
• Ability to help customers drive toward managed services contracts
• Experience with salary survey tools and strategies related to maximizing value
• Ability to lead pricing strategies for team to include subcontractors
• Ability to effectively communicate (visually and verbally) complex pricing development, pricing strategy, historical analysis and execution strategy
• Experience in developing and leading price strategy presentations and "Green Team" reviews
• Significant experience developing pricing models and conducting financial analyses including profitability, cashflow, licensing, risk assessments, BOE and LOE development
• Ensure cost/price proposals are developed in accordance with the Company Pricing Guide and other policies and procedures
• Ability to incorporate Corp requirements and formatting into pricing models
• Actively contribute to the development, refinement, and roll-out of scalable business practices and procedures in preparation of continued corporate growth
• Ability to prepare cost narratives when required for proposals
• Practitioner level experience with Microsoft products (most importantly Excel)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to support fast-paced, quick turn, and diverse proposals
• Ability to drive thought leadership papers for customers
• Ability to teach pricing tactics and strategies and mentor junior employees in BD and Operations
• Attention to detail a must!

Preferred Requirements:

• Forward leaning leader that actively seeks answers, tools, and solutions
• Experience working pricing efforts for a large size business
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and strategic thinking
• Experience partnering with diverse cadre of consultants, SMEs, and subcontractors and functional areas with varying degrees of experience levels
• TS clearance desirable

Clearance:

Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required but is not currently anticipated.

Telework

This is a hybrid position with 3-4 days in the office.

Travel:

Occasional travel may be required but is not currently anticipated.

Benefits:

Cydecor offers a comprehensive and extremely competitive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program and more.

What We Believe

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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