Pricing Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Pricing Manager leads the development, analysis, and submission of compliant and competitive pricing strategies and developing pricing proposals for government solicitations. This role requires experience in DoD contracting, cost/pricing data, and collaboration with capture, contracts, operations, and proposal teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead the development of cost and price volumes for competitive DoD proposals, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, FAR, DFARS, and Yulista policies.
• Coordinate proposal pricing activities from cradle to grave collaborating with Program Management, Contracts, Business Development, Operations, and Purchasing.
• Provide counsel to proposal bid teams on pricing strategy and related financial issues.
• Analyze solicitation documents to identify pricing requirements, develop cost models, identify potential risks, and provide mitigation.
• Develop indirect cost pools and conduct rate forecasting.
• Develop and lead pricing strategy from gate review to submittal.
• Present pricing recommendations at gate reviews providing financial business case and risk assessment data developed from mathematical and statistical methods of analysis to executive management.
• Create estimates of profitability and likely costs.
• Analyze historical pricing and past performance.
• Maintain accurate, auditable files for proposals, audits, and backups and cooperate with government audits and requests.
• Maintain templates and databases to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and assess impacts across multiple areas.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities; capable of drawing justified conclusions and communicating effectively to management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with mastery of Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, SUMPRODUCT, Nested IF/THEN, Data Validations).
• Experience developing DoD cost volumes and support audits and negotiations.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ).
• Experience with CBA, SCA, and DBA.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply corporate policies and procedures in alignment with company goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, or finance in a government contracting environment (DoD experience required).
• Extensive experience with DoD requirements, including FAR and DFAR.
• Strong attention to detail, independent judgment, and leadership skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Yulista offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Salary range: $90,000 - $140,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible schedule options.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.