Copper River Strategies is seeking a Pricing Analyst responsible for developing compliant cost models and effective pricing strategies for proposals/quotes by collaborating with the business development, capture, proposal, human resources, and finance departments. The Pricing Analyst supports the development of cost proposals and pricing strategies for federal government solicitations. Working closely with Business Development, Contracts, Finance, Human Resources, and Proposal Teams, this role ensures cost proposals are accurate, compliant, and aligned with solicitation requirements. The analyst will use tools such as Deltek Costpoint and Microsoft Excel to support pricing tasks and gain experience in federal pricing strategies.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Develop cost models for proposal submissions using Excel in compliance with RFP requirements.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Recruiting to gather labor categories, compensation data, and indirect rates for pricing inputs.
- Support the preparation of Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation.
- Develop pricing for various contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Cost Plus (CP).
- Help track and maintain a repository of pricing templates and past proposals for reuse and consistency.
- Support research on market rates, historical pricing, and indirect cost comparisons to ensure competitiveness.
- Collaborate with capture management to ensure timely and accurate completion of pricing deliverables.
- Conduct preliminary analysis of competitor pricing trends and contribute to team pricing strategies.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge/Experience:
- 1–3 years of experience supporting federal government pricing, contracts, or finance departments.
- Familiarity with federal contracting and proposal processes required.
- Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint or similar accounting software preferred.
- Experience supporting FFP, T&M, and/or CP proposals.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including use of formulas and pivot tables.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to learn pricing tools and cost modeling techniques quickly.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
