Senior Pricing Analyst

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Title: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Senior Pricing Analyst<b> </b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Location: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Remote</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Position Type: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Full-Time<b> <br><br>About the company: </b><br>At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Job Summary:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Senior Pricing Analyst with deep experience in federal government contracting to join our Contracts & Pricing team. This role plays a critical part in shaping competitive and compliant pricing strategies across the full business development lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Price-to-Win (PTW) analysis, financial modelling, and full P&L ownership, along with the ability to translate complex pricing data into actionable insights. You will collaborate closely with capture teams, finance, and executive leadership to develop winning pricing strategies for federal, state, and local opportunities.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Lead Price-to-Win (PTW) analysis to evaluate competitor strategies, labor rates, and cost structures</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Conduct pre-pricing assessments and develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates during early capture stages</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Build and maintain detailed cost models for various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, GWAC, etc.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Develop pricing narratives, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and proposal pricing volumes</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA regulations</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Manage and analyze program-level and portfolio-level P&L, including variance tracking and forecasting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Maintain and optimize wrap rate models (fringe, overhead, G&A, fee)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Perform financial scenario planning and risk/sensitivity analysis to maximize competitiveness and profitability</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Support DCAA/DCMA audits and respond to pricing-related inquiries</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Partner with capture, finance, and program teams to develop pricing strategies aligned with win probability</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Lead pricing efforts for high-priority pursuits and support proposal development lifecycle</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Assist in subcontractor pricing and negotiation, including workshare distribution</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process improvements and standardization.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Required Skills & Qualifications:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">7+ years of experience in pricing within federal government contracting</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong expertise in Price-to-Win (PTW) methodologies and competitive analysis</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables, advanced formulas)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA regulations</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Proven experience building and managing P&L models and cost structures</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Experience pricing across multiple contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, GWAC, BPA</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with pricing tools such as PRICE-H, SEER, or equivalent</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of DCAA/DCMA audit processes and compliance requirements</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial data for leadership</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced capture and proposal environment</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Finance or related field)</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with large-scale contract vehicles such as GSA MAS, STARS III, OASIS+, USDA STRATUS, etc</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Certifications such as CPCM (NCMA), APMP, or equivalent</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Experience with tools like GovWin IQ, Bloomberg Government</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Familiarity with CostPoint, Unanet, or Deltek systems</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="line-height:107%;">Domain experience across federal agencies such as DoD, DHS, HHS, VA, or civilian IT sectors</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Benefits:  </span></span></span></b></span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px;"><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Life Insurance  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">401K Retirement Plan with employer match  </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Professional Development Training Reimbursement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Remote/hybrid work flexibility</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>

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