About the Role
Cherry Bekaert is searching for a Pricing Manager for a client in the government contracting space to support and lead proposal pricing efforts. This position is based in Columbia, MD with a hybrid schedule (1 day per week onsite) and offers a $145,000–$150,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus.
Pricing Manager (Government Proposal Pricing)
Location: Columbia, MD (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite)
Compensation: $145,000–$150,000 base + discretionary bonus
Position Overview
The Pricing Manager will play a key role in supporting government proposal pricing from development through submission. The ideal candidate brings deep experience building pricing models for Fixed Price (FFP) efforts and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support and lead government proposal pricing efforts across the proposal lifecycle.
Develop and refine pricing models for FFP contracts; experience building cost models that include equipment is highly preferred.
Price efforts including fixed price, fixed labor rate, and cost reimbursable work.
Contribute to proposal development and preparation with strong attention to detail and compliance requirements.
Apply working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and government cost accounting principles/standards to ensure compliant and well-supported pricing.
Qualifications
Required
5+ years of experience supporting government proposal pricing efforts.
Experience with FFP, fixed labor rate, and cost reimbursable efforts.
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR and government cost accounting principles/standards.
Strong mathematical, analytical, and verbal/written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
Preferred
BS/BA in accounting, math, business, or a related field.
Experience with Deltek Costpoint (plus, not required).
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Tech Stack
pricing modelsFARDFARgovernment cost accounting principlesMicrosoft OfficeExcelWord