Senior Cost & Price Analyst

SENIOR COST & PRICE ANALYST

Who we are:

PACE LLC is a government contracting firm based in the Washington DC area. We are dedicated to providing first-class professional support leadership and performance to meet the goals and objectives of our clients. We are the champions and trusted advisors of government & industry leaders. We are the value-proposition you seek to enhance your PACE of excellence!

Who we are looking for:

We are currently seeking a Senior Cost and Price Analyst for a short-term full-time position supporting a commercial contract. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of government acquisition regulations and pricing strategy. The Senior Analyst supports high-value proposals and acts as a subject matter expert (SME) on pricing and cost strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of cost and pricing proposals in support of defense contracts.
• Conduct advanced cost and price analyses including labor material subcontract ODCs and indirect cost assessments.
• Develop and review complex Basis of Estimates (BOEs) Cost Volumes and other pricing documentation in compliance with FAR DFARS and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Collaborate with Program Management Engineering Operations Supply Chain and Contracts teams to gather technical and cost inputs.
• Analyze and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFPs) ensuring cost submissions are responsive competitive and compliant.
• Present pricing strategies risk assessments and recommendations to executive leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration Economics or a related discipline.
• 710 years of progressive experience in cost estimating or pricing within a government contracting environment.
• In-depth understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Demonstrated experience leading pricing for large complex proposals (>$50M) including Cost-Plus T&M and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract types.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and pricing tools; familiarity with ProPricer Costpoint or similar pricing software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (if required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or MBA in Finance Business or related field.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience supporting proposals under CAS-covered and EVMS-reporting contracts.
• Experience developing pricing for subcontractor cost analysis and commercial item determinations.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a pricing or estimating function

Location: Remote

The Perks:

PACE culture supports a strong work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefit package to include healthcare (medical dental vision and disability) 401(k) plan where employees are fully vested in their own contributions as well as the employer-provided match from their first day of contribution.

The Company:

PACE is an SBA 8(a) and SDVOSB company with exceptional expertise in the acquisition and IT domains. Our Team is comprised of individuals with decades of experience in Acquisition Support & Consulting; Training and IT Services (including Design BPM Development and Cyber Security); and Professional Development Training. Our Team consists of Subject-Matter-Experts and federal Contracting Officers & Program Managers who possess the highest levels of professional certifications and designations. Whether for acquisition support IT consulting or training PACE offers a realm of quality and excellence that rises above their competitors.

PACE is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it is our policy to consider all applicants for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Required Experience:

Senior IC