Government Proposal Pricing Specialist

DT Professional Services

3d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

DT Professional Services LLC is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Government Proposal Pricing Specialist to own pricing strategy for government proposals from pre-RFP through submission. In this role, you’ll work closely with teammates across business development, capture, contracts, finance, and operations to build compliant, competitive, and well-documented pricing. You’ll help ensure pricing decisions support both regulatory requirements and business goals, balancing competitiveness, compliance, and smart risk-taking throughout the proposal process.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS cost principles and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting compliance with FAR 15.403 and 15.408 requirements for certified Cost or Pricing Data, including preparation of required certifications.
Proficiency with Excel and financial modeling tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a proposal-driven environment.
Familiarity with cost estimating software (e.g., PROPRICER, Deltek Costpoint).
Understanding of indirect rate structures and earned value management concepts.
Experience working with large, complex IDIQ, CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed cost and price models for government proposals, including labor, materials, subcontractors, and indirect rates.
Ensure compliance with FAR 15.403 and 15.408 requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data, including preparation and support of required certifications.
Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and DT Pro policies and procedures with regard to cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, and post-submission updates/revisions.
Ensure all pricing is compliant with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations.
Analyze historical cost data, labor rate structures, and indirect rate forecasts to inform pricing strategies.
Prepare pricing narratives, cost volumes, and supporting documentation for proposal submissions.
Support fact-finding, audits, and negotiations with government contracting officers and DCAA/DCMA.
Collaborate with contracts and legal teams to assess risk and ensure contractual compliance.
Maintain pricing templates, tools, and standard work instructions to improve efficiency and consistency.
Participate in proposal reviews to validate accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance.
Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy.
Support various business management and operations functions.