Lead Pricing Analyst

Location: Windsor Mill

About Us:

At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact-whether we're supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Pricing Analyst to create, evaluate, and oversee pricing strategies for midsize as well as full and open federal and defense proposals. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional who understands the nuances of government contracting and can build compliant, competitive, and defensible pricing models with minimal supervision.

The Lead Pricing Analyst will work closely with capture, proposal, contracts, and finance teams to ensure that pricing submissions are accurate, compliant with FAR/DFARS requirements, and aligned with company business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the development of cost and price proposals for competitive and sole-source government opportunities.
• Conduct PTW analyses, scenario modeling, and risk assessments to inform sound pricing recommendations.
• Develop and uphold comprehensive cost models including labor, materials, ODCs, travel, and subcontracts, while ensuring alignment with the Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Partner with capture, technical, and program management teams to effectively translate technical requirements into detailed cost solutions.
• Maintain strict compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and internal company estimating policies throughout all pricing activities.
• Participate in internal reviews and support pricing volumes, cost narratives, and audit responses (DCAA/DCMA).
• Maintain and improve pricing tools, templates, rate structures, and cost databases to streamline future proposal efforts.
• Support fact-finding and negotiation activities with government customers and subcontractors.
• Analyze pricing trends, competitor data, and historical results to improve competitiveness and margin performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• 5+ years of pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis experience within a government contracting environment
• Demonstrated expertise in Price to Win(PTW) methodologies and competitive analysis
• Proven knowledge of FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and proposal pricing best practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling, and scenario analysis)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines while managing multiple concurrent proposals
• Must be willing to travel to RELI Group HQ in Windsor Mill, MD at least once a week

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Comp Analyst, Deltek Costpoint, or similar cost/pricing tools.
• Experience with GSA Schedules, IDIQ/BPA task orders, and technology or services-based pricing.
• Prior experience supporting DCAA/DCMA audits and cost volume development.
• Exposure to automation and process improvement in pricing workflows.

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers