Estimating & Pricing, Associate

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Pricing Analyst, Associate to join our growing team.

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented Pricing Analyst, Associate to support the development of compliant, competitive, and data-informed pricing proposals. This role is essential to Acentra Health's pursuit of new and recompete contracts in the government healthcare space. You'll build and maintain price/cost models, support level-of-effort (LOE) estimating, analyze pricing levers, and help present pricing recommendations that influence strategic decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated early-career professional to grow in a high-impact, proposal-driven environment with real visibility across operations, strategy, and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and validation of detailed pricing proposals in response to government RFPs, including all components (labor, indirect costs, ODCs, subcontractor pricing, and escalation)
• Translate RFPs, Statements of Work (SOW), and internal inputs into LOE estimates by labor category, task, and period of performance. Use historical data, productivity benchmarks, and operational assumptions to build defensible resource models
• Identify and assess key pricing levers, such as labor mix, geography, fringe, G&A rates, subcontractor markups, and inflation Recommend trade-offs to improve cost competitiveness while maintaining performance requirements
• Use Excel and data tools to develop custom pricing models and dashboards. Analyze trends across historical proposals and assist in margin sensitivity analysis
• Create polished pricing summaries, slides, and visuals to communicate assumptions, scenarios, and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Review complex RFP pricing instructions and ensure all pricing volumes, justifications, and formats are fully compliant with solicitation requirements and internal policies
• Work with Operations, Product, Proposal Managers, Business Development, Subcontracts, and SMEs to validate assumptions, gather rate inputs, and ensure alignment between pricing, technical, and contractual volumes

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of experience in pricing, proposal development, cost estimation, or business/data analysis in a government contracting environment. Relevant internship or co-op experience considered

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and model building
• Familiarity with pricing formats such as FFP, T&M, CPFF, and hybrid models
• Understanding of LOE modeling and workforce planning principles
• Ability to interpret SOWs and technical volumes to build cost estimates
• Data visualization or reporting skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a bonus

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to clearly present complex ideas
• Proactive, curious mindset with a willingness to ask questions and learn
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and compliance-heavy environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience pricing state Medicaid, CMS, or other health-related government contracts
• Familiarity with FAR, CAS, and state-level procurement requirements

Why us?

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people.

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives across the country. We are a company that cares about our employees, and we give you the tools and encouragement you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Thank You!

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

Visit us at Acentra.com/careers/

EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The pay for this position is listed below.

"Based on our compensation philosophy, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level."

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