The Ascendancy Group’s Mission To be the unequaled provider of special operations forces (SOF) and Intelligence Community focused technical, service, and training-based solutions. Overview As a Cost/Price Analyst you will own both detailed cost estimating and strategic pricing activities — developing compliant, competitive, and profitable proposals from initial capture through negotiation and post-award support. You will build cost models, craft pricing strategies, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and collaborate closely with capture, technical, and contracts teams to win new business while protecting margins.
Security Requirement: The ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance is required.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of cost volumes and pricing proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations, ensure quality control prior to submission.
- Perform detailed cost estimating and analysis, including labor, materials, subcontracts, indirect rates (overhead/G&A), and fee/profit.
- Develop and maintain pricing models, templates, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation.
- Conduct pricing strategy and competitive analysis, recommend bid prices that balance win probability, profitability, and compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements.
- Support proposal reviews, fact-finding, and negotiations with government customers.
- Perform cost realism and should-cost analyses.
- Provide ongoing support for cost tracking, variance analysis, and rate development on awarded contracts.
- Collaborate with capture teams, program managers, finance, contracts, and engineering.
- Maintain pricing databases and historical data for future bids.
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Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of experience in cost/pricing for government contracts (Defense preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or Contracts.
- Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, cost accounting standards, and proposal development.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).
- Experience with pricing, including pricing strategies, structures, tools, and communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
- The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
- We are passionate about everything we do.
- One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation.
- We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
- If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
