Pricing Analyst

Job Title: Pricing Analyst

Location: Onsite, 950 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170

Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

YSI is seeking a highly qualified Pricing Analyst. The selected candidate will be able to communicate effectively (written/verbal), possess strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be innovative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• As a Pricing Analyst, you will review and summarize Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Statements of Work (SOW) requirements to ensure our submittals are compliant with government contracting regulations and solicitation requirements.
• Ensure adherence to approved labor categories and non-labor accounts and review all internal pricing data.
• Analyze data and current industry trends in pricing; conduct cost analysis.
• Participates in proposal kick-off meetings, clearly defining pricing requirements/schedule to team members and actively follows up with team regarding proposal pricing progress to ensure accurate and timely submission of a proposal
• Works closely with Proposal Manager to facilitate proposal approval process.
• Provides pricing negotiations support as needed
• Assess input, document from proposal team members, and advise for sufficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including proposal team, accounts, and HR.
• Advise on pre-contract discussions and negotiations of contract awards, as appropriate.
• Perform account-based analyses on competitive cost, price trends, and historical bid price points for specific proposals, joint-ventures, and subcontracting agreements.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in business administration or related field of study and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) experience
• Experience interpreting data of a technical/programmatic nature
• Understanding of utilizing research and analysis methods
• Strong time management and organization skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances and environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve goals and objectives
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.