Pricing Analyst IV

Torch Technologies

Thank you for your interest in employment with Torch Technologies. We are a 100% employee-owned, Certified Great Place To Work and named Best Places to Work in Huntsville/Madison County, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. Our team provides superior research, development, and engineering services to the Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the services we provide directly support the men and women who serve our country. Our corporate mission sums up the pride our employee-owners take in the work we do: "Lighting the Pathway of Freedom". And, as a Certified Evergreen ESOP, we have made the commitment to grow and sustain our company for the next 100 years! Come grow with us!

Torch Technologies is seeking a Pricing Analyst IV to support our Pricing Department. Candidate is responsible for preparing detailed pricing that is accurate, complaint, and competitive in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company estimating policies. Successful candidate must be detail oriented, highly organized and self-starting. Should possess knowledge and capabilities to perform tasks related to pricing and cost/financial analysis. Should have full understanding of the pricing process from RFP to Proposal submission, support of Evaluation Notices (ENs) or Interchange Notices (INs) and Best and Final process. Experience in the development of price proposals for all Contract Types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.). Must be able to manage proposals and proposal managers with competing priority levels. Candidate possess intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel/Word skills to assist in preparation of full cost volumes and prepare pricing data calls to team members/subcontractors to include templates, data call instructions and communication to provide responses/guidance to questions independently. Proficiency in pivot tables, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH, and other functions. Under direct supervision, must be able to perform cost/price analysis and other analytical schedules as required in RFP or for management to make informed decisions to project effort.

Responsibilities:
Proposal Development Support

• Review RFP/RFQ solicitation/instructions for compliance and requirements.
• Draft clarifying questions to RFP requirements.
• Coordinate with Program Office, Contracts, Proposals, and/or Technical teams to collect data inputs.
• Prepare detailed pricing and compliant cost volumes with supporting documentation for submission.
• Draft, conduct reviews and finalize cost narrative per solicitation compliance requirements.

Data Analysis

• Analyze labor categories, rates, and escalation trends to build competitive pricing.
• Develop pricing scenarios to assess pricing strategies.
• Evaluate and negotiate subcontractor rate pricing across multiple teams for reasonable and competitive pricing.
• Maintain awarded Prime and Subcontractor rate tables for additions including analysis and negotiations.

Subcontractor Pricing Coordination

• Prepare pricing templates and instructions per RFP requirements to send to subcontractors.
• Review returned rate/pricing data, analyze and negotiate with target rates.
• Consolidate subcontractor submissions into the Prime pricing model.

Internal Reviews

• Coordinate internal pricing reviews with Program Office and Proposal Team.
• Document internal pricing file and maintain version control for audit readiness.

Administrative Tasks

• Track proposal workload, deadlines, and pipeline assignments.
• Organize and archive final submissions.

Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or similar discipline.
• 8+ years related experience in pricing or proposal management.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment to respond to short-notice requests for data.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Torch- site

Travel:Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract:No

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Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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