Proposal Pricing Analyst
Proposal Pricing Analyst at 9th Way Insignia — Remote
- Company: 9th Way Insignia
- Location: Remote
- Salary: $80,000–$95,000 a year
- Posted: 2026-09-15
About this role
Remote position open to candidates located in the United States.
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.
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The Proposal Pricing Analyst is a critical member of the business development and proposal team at 9th Way Insignia. This role is responsible for developing, analyzing, and finalizing cost and pricing proposals in compliance with federal regulations, client requirements, and corporate policies. The successful candidate will ensure pricing strategies align with technical solutions and business goals to enhance the company’s competitive position.
This position will also work cross-functionally and provide support to adjacent corporate functions, including Contracts, as business needs require.
Primary Roles & Responsibilities:
Pricing Development
Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitation documents to understand pricing requirements and compliance mandates.
Develop detailed cost models and pricing strategies, ensuring alignment with technical proposals.
Collaborate with technical, program management, subcontractor, and business development teams to gather necessary inputs for pricing.
Cost Analysis & Compliance
Perform cost and price analyses to ensure proposals are competitive and compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable guidelines.
Prepare and validate cost data, including direct labor, indirect rates, material costs, subcontractor costs, and other direct expenses.
Conduct what-if analyses to model potential cost scenarios and identify risks.
Proposal Support
Coordinate with business development team members to ensure integration of pricing with technical and management volumes.
Develop supporting documentation, including Basis of Estimates (BOEs), cost narratives, and price-to-win analyses.
Respond to customer and auditor requests for additional information or clarification regarding pricing submissions.
Contracts & Corporate Support
Provide administrative support for contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and closeout activities as needed.
Assist with tracking contract periods of performance, deliverables, deadlines, and other key contract milestones.
Maintain organized and accurate contract files and databases.
Assist with gathering information and documentation needed for contract administration.
Support the Contracts Department and other corporate functions with day-to-day administrative and coordination activities as needed.
Process Improvement
Identify and implement best practices and tools to improve pricing strategies and processes.
Maintain and update pricing templates and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Support continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives across the organization.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Additional experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in federal proposal pricing or cost analysis, preferably in the government contracting industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling.
Understanding of federal contracting regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear and compelling cost narratives.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.
Flexibility and willingness to support adjacent corporate functions as business needs require.
Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and a variety of internal and client service tasks.
Salary Range
$80,000—$95,000 USD
9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
Legal
We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Notice
Applicants have the right to be free from unlawful workplace discrimination. Please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice. Accessible formats and translations are also available from the EEOC.
Application Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@insigniatechnology.com. Requests will be considered individually.
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