Government Proposal Pricing Specialist

Job Summary:

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

More about DT Professional Services:

We’re looking for driven individuals to contribute to our talented & innovative team! At DT Professional Services, we offer insurance benefits that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long & short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plans (with employer match), tuition & certificate reimbursement, along with paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays). We are happy to to offer growth opportunities for you to grow in your career - your success is our success!

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