Director of Pricing

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

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Requisition #: 1346

Job Title:

Pricing Director

Location:

HQ: 1430 Spring Hill Rd McLean, Virginia 22102

Hybrid, Position is hybrid and includes in-office and remote days. Candidate must have the ability to work onsite from HQ up to 3x per week.

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pricing Director to lead our pricing department and drive strategic pricing initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pricing strategy, financial analysis, and cross‑functional leadership, with the ability to optimize pricing models and ensure alignment with business objectives.

The Pricing Director will lead and manage our Pricing Department. This role will oversee all aspects of pricing strategy, cost estimation, and financial modeling for our government contracts, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of competitive pricing strategies, cost analysis, and proposal development to drive business growth.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s pricing strategies for government contracts, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations.

• Lead the pricing team in preparing cost proposals, supporting business development efforts, responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitations.

• Perform comprehensive cost and price analysis, including direct and indirect costs, labor rates, material cost, subcontractor pricing, and profit margins.

• Provide financial modeling and risk analysis to support executive decision‑making and pricing recommendations.

• Interface with executive management and closely collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Proposal Teams as well as Contracts, Finance, and Program Management, to develop strategic pricing models, resolve issues, drive pricing win strategies, implement actionable solutions, and provide expert guidance and ensure accurate and competitive pricing strategies.

• Monitor industry trends, pricing strategies, and regulatory changes to optimize pricing models.

• Develop and maintain pricing tools, databases, and templates to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing activities.

• Develop and mentor pricing team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in pricing methodologies and compliance.

• Support audits, pricing reviews, and negotiations with government agencies and prime contractors.

• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies in all pricing activities.

• Serve as the primary liaison with Government GWAC/IDIQ program offices and ensure compliance with contract requirements.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• This is a supervisory position and requires management and oversight of direct reports.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

• Minimum 10 years of federal government contract pricing, cost estimation, or financial analysis; 4 years of experience in a leadership role over a large pricing team or department.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in leading pricing teams and developing competitive pricing strategies. Minimum 4 years of pricing leadership experience leading pricing teams within a government contracting environment.

• Strong understanding and knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal procurement regulations as well as CAS and other DCAA…