Cost​/Price Analyst

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.

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.

• The ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance is required.

• 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.

• 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.