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Inter-Con Security · 14 hours ago

Junior Pricing Analyst (80272)

Pasadena, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a global provider of customized, high-requirement security solutions across government and commercial sectors. As a Junior Pricing Analyst, you will support the development of cost proposals for high-value security contracts while gaining hands-on training in pricing analysis and Excel-based tools.

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Responsibilities

Read and interpret RFPs (Requests for Proposals) from commercial and governmental entities to identify pricing requirements and key deliverables

Draft Q&A documents to clarify ambiguous RFP pricing requirements in coordination with the proposal team

Use internal pricing tools and Excel models to build accurate, defensible, and compliant cost proposals for new and existing opportunities

Build pricing documentation to accompany our pricing, such as rate sheets and pricing narratives detailing our approach

Work closely with senior pricing analysts, business development staff, and cross-functional teams (e.g., HR, Finance, Operations) to gather cost inputs

Coordinate across departments to collect and analyze cost and non-cost data, ensuring timely input for pricing models

Clearly document the basis for our assumptions and rationale for discretionary pricing decisions for future review

Participate in pricing review sessions with leadership to ensure proposals align with business strategy and alignment regarding discretionary pricing decisions

Adjust pricing models based on feedback and evolving requirements

Support project start-up teams by identifying what was priced and ensuring accurate handoff to implementation teams

Assist in the preparation of annual contract modifications or amendments, with oversight from senior staff

Provide support to the Pricing and Contract Administration team, as well as Business Development team, in any other areas of pricing and contract administration

Produce ad-hoc quotes and cost estimates as needed

Contribute ideas during pricing team meetings to improve strategies, tools, and processes

Perform ad-hoc business analysis including but not limited to analysis of contract staffing levels, pay & bill rate discrepancies, market compensation analysis, internal contract budgeting, monthly and/or annual financial analysis of income statements, and more as needed

Gain exposure to the contracting processes, with opportunities to observe and support senior team members

Qualification

Microsoft ExcelRFP interpretationBusiness analysisPricing documentationLearning aptitudeAttention to detailTime managementClear communicationTeam collaborationSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other analytically-driven field

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (comfortable with formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets)

Note: Candidate must pass an Excel test demonstrating use of functions such as IF, INDEX/MATCH, SUMPRODUCT, and weighted averages

Strong attention to detail and commitment to getting the numbers right

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once

Clear communicator, especially when explaining pricing logic to an executive audience

Ability and willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a high-performance environment

Ability to read and comprehend technical documentation and contract language (e.g., collective bargaining agreements) and/or identify areas of ambiguity or uncertainty to team leadership

Willingness to work extended hours if faced with short-notice, critical deadlines

Self-starter who can work independently as well as part of a team

Experience reading and interpreting commercial & governmental RFPs/RFQs/IFBs