Government Proposal Pricing Specialist
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Job Description
Job Summary:This is a HYBRID position located in Moorpark, CA.
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:
- 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!
DT Professional Services is a HUBZone certified Small Business; highly experienced in building award-winning custom software solutions. Established in 2013, we bring over a decade of experience delivering technology services and solutions that specialize in web & custom application development, project & program management, mobile & cloud computing services.
Our Mission is to provide cutting-edge, customer-oriented technology solutions that maximize value, drive engagement, and empower your business. We do this by employing talented & driven individuals who share the same goals and excitement for the work we do. DT Professional Services believes in fostering collaboration, career growth and building lasting relationships with our employees.
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