Federal Pricing Analyst

Overview

Federal Pricing Analyst – Arlington, VA (potential to work out of any WSP US office).

You will support development and implementation of pricing strategies to maximize profitability and minimize company risk under U.S. Government contracts. The Pricing Analyst will be a member of the Federal Contracts/Compliance Team and support management and administration of U.S. Government contracts, including compliance with pricing provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements.

• Research and provide data in support of government solicitation requirements.
• Assist with development of cost and pricing exhibits for compliant and responsive proposals.
• Lead all cost volume content development prior to submission in response to client solicitations, contract modifications, requests for equitable adjustments, and terminations for convenience.
• Develop and communicate pricing requirements in the cost proposal development process.
• Build and populate pricing templates to facilitate identification and population of staff within estimating data—interacting with Operations, Procurement, and outside sources as necessary.
• Develop, communicate, and execute pricing strategies within proposals.
• Assist in obtaining and negotiating subcontractor/supplier quotes.
• Coordinate pricing reviews with Contracts, Senior Leadership, and other departments as necessary.
• Perform cost/price/profitability analysis on federal contracts.
• Provide pricing compliance training and company pricing policies and procedures to finance, accounting, and operations personnel.
• Identify and lead opportunities to continuously improve pricing methodologies, templates, and skills.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and ensure prevailing wage cost rates are used, where applicable.
• Interface with U.S. government and commercial personnel on pricing inquiries and during negotiations.

• 3–5 years of experience in federal pricing for U.S. Government contracts with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful pricing strategies.
• Four‑year bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities to communicate with multiple departments and senior leadership.
• Capability to respond to a variety of non‑routine, often complex, requests and demands.
• General knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and agency FAR supplements, including federal contract cost principles, prevailing wage requirements, cost analysis, and price negotiations.
• Proficient computer skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to work independently, in team settings, and under time‑pressed deadlines to accomplish objectives.
• Highest ethics, confidence, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and changing business environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $67,900 - $105,900 (all locations). Colorado only: $67,900 - $109,300.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.