(612) Pricing Analyst

Position Description:

The Pricing Analyst is responsible for independently managing the full lifecycle of pricing and cost analysis activities from pre-award proposal development through post-award contract execution and reporting.  This position requires a strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA guidance; exceptional analytical and Excel modeling skills; and the ability to operate autonomously while producing accurate, compliant, and defensible pricing deliverables.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, capable of supporting multiple proposal efforts, preparing REAs (Requests for Equitable Adjustment), conducting post-award financial analysis, and providing strategic insights that ensure Arlo’s continued compliance and competitiveness.

Location:  Remote to Washington, D.C. area

Key Responsibilities: 

Pre-Award Pricing & Proposal Support

• Lead the development of compliant and competitive pricing and cost volumes for federal and commercial proposals.
• Build, maintain, and validate complex cost models and pricing spreadsheets (labor, indirects, ODCs, profit/fee, escalation, etc.).
• Interpret solicitation instructions, RFP requirements, and evaluation criteria to ensure all pricing deliverables meet FAR/DFARS compliance and customer expectations and analyze risk.
• Coordinate with capture, BD, finance, subcontracts, and PMO to gather data for cost narratives, BOEs, and subcontractor inputs.
• Perform cost realism, price reasonableness, and “price-to-win” analyses, including rate research and analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and contract performance reports to meet DCAA/DCMA audit requirements and internal management needs.
• Bid & Proposal tracking support.
• Support finance with modeling when factoring in awards.
• Support proposal team with pipeline reporting and inputs. Post-Award Financial & Contract Support
• Support finance with variance analysis, burn-rate tracking, and labor utilization reviews across awarded contracts to support program and executive decision-making- with an increased focus on T&M contract burn, workshare, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare and document Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs), cost impact analyses, and pricing modifications in accordance with FAR Part 43.
• Analyze change orders, scope modifications, and funding adjustments for pricing accuracy and compliance.
• Modification reviews and audits with accounting system.
• Assist in developing pricing trend reports, cost summaries, and lessons-learned data for continuous improvement. Governance & Process Improvement
• Ensure all pricing actions comply with Arlo’s internal pricing policy, procurement thresholds, and documentation standards. 
• Maintain and update standardized pricing templates and historical cost databases.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and analysis for DCAA/DCMA reviews.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance pricing efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop reporting and dashboards for executive level reviews and for incorporation into reviews.
• Develop SOPs and processes to be compliant with all regulations.
• Ability to interpret changes within clauses or other compliance requirements.
• Audit contract to pricing and ensure modification documentation is accurate.
  
  

Responsibilities and/or Success Factors: 

• Timeliness and accuracy of pre-award pricing submissions.
• Quality and completeness of REA, post-award analyses, and reporting
• Improvement in pricing process cycle times.
• Reporting, analysis, and planning.
• Positive feedback from internal proposal and program teams.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline. 
• 5+ years of pricing, financial analysis, or cost volume experience within a federal contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA standards; experience with CAS and OMB Circular A-122/A-21/A-87 preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, macros, cost modeling).
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while managing multiple, time-sensitive deliverables.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience producing and defending cost volumes and supporting REAs or post-award analyses.
• Experience supporting IDIQ contracts, CPFF/FFP/T&M task orders, and multi-year pricing strategies. Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint and other pricing and accounting tools.
• Exposure to post-award program control, financial reporting, or cost audit preparation.
• Prior participation in color-team proposal reviews and pricing volume authorship.
• Ability to mentor junior analysts and contribute to cross-functional process optimization.