Agile Defense
Job Title
Director of Pricing
Requisition 1346
Location HQ: 1430 Spring Hill Rd, McLean, Virginia 22102 Hybrid – requires onsite at HQ up to 3x per week
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry IT Services and IT Consulting
Overview Agile Defense is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pricing Director to lead our pricing department and drive strategic pricing initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pricing strategy, financial analysis, and cross‑functional leadership, with the ability to optimize pricing models and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s pricing strategies for government contracts, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations.
Lead the pricing team in preparing cost proposals, supporting business development efforts, responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitations.
Perform comprehensive cost and price analysis, including direct and indirect costs, labor rates, material cost, subcontractor pricing, and profit margins.
Provide financial modeling and risk analysis to support executive decision‑making and pricing recommendations.
Interface with executive management and closely collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Proposal Teams as well as Contracts, Finance, and Program Management, to develop strategic pricing models, resolve issues, drive pricing win strategies, implement actionable solutions, and provide expert guidance and ensure accurate and competitive pricing strategies.
Monitor industry trends, pricing strategies, and regulatory changes to optimize pricing models.
Develop and maintain pricing tools, databases, and templates to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing activities.
Develop and mentor pricing team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in pricing methodologies and compliance.
Support audits, pricing reviews, and negotiations with government agencies and prime contractors.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies in all pricing activities.
Serve as the primary liaison with Government GWAC/IDIQ program offices and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Supervisory duties – management and oversight of direct reports.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
Minimum 10 years of federal government contract pricing, cost estimation, or financial analysis; 4 years of experience in a leadership role over a large pricing team or department.
Required Skills
Demonstrated experience in leading pricing teams and developing competitive pricing strategies. Minimum 4 years of pricing leadership experience leading pricing teams within a government contracting environment.
Strong understanding and knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal procurement regulations as well as CAS and other DCAA compliance requirements and government cost accounting principles.
Experience working with various contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ).
Strong understanding of government proposal development processes.
Proficiency in pricing tools and financial modeling software (e.g., Excel).
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present pricing strategies to executives and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience with competitive analysis and market‑based pricing strategies.
Strong background in financial forecasting and budgeting within the government contracting sector.
Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and related functional areas.
Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Salesforce, SpendLogic desired.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions – Agile Defense HQ office. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable.
Strength Demands – Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required.
Physical Requirements – Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull.
Culture & Values
Happy:
Be Infectious.
Helpful:
Be Supportive.
Honest:
Be Trustworthy.
Humble:
Be Grounded.
Hungry:
Be Eager.
Hustle:
Be Driven.
Compensation & Benefits We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Requisition 1346
Location HQ: 1430 Spring Hill Rd, McLean, Virginia 22102 Hybrid – requires onsite at HQ up to 3x per week
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry IT Services and IT Consulting
Overview Agile Defense is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pricing Director to lead our pricing department and drive strategic pricing initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pricing strategy, financial analysis, and cross‑functional leadership, with the ability to optimize pricing models and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s pricing strategies for government contracts, ensuring compliance with all federal regulations.
Lead the pricing team in preparing cost proposals, supporting business development efforts, responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitations.
Perform comprehensive cost and price analysis, including direct and indirect costs, labor rates, material cost, subcontractor pricing, and profit margins.
Provide financial modeling and risk analysis to support executive decision‑making and pricing recommendations.
Interface with executive management and closely collaborate with Business Development, Capture, Proposal Teams as well as Contracts, Finance, and Program Management, to develop strategic pricing models, resolve issues, drive pricing win strategies, implement actionable solutions, and provide expert guidance and ensure accurate and competitive pricing strategies.
Monitor industry trends, pricing strategies, and regulatory changes to optimize pricing models.
Develop and maintain pricing tools, databases, and templates to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing activities.
Develop and mentor pricing team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in pricing methodologies and compliance.
Support audits, pricing reviews, and negotiations with government agencies and prime contractors.
Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies in all pricing activities.
Serve as the primary liaison with Government GWAC/IDIQ program offices and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Supervisory duties – management and oversight of direct reports.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
Minimum 10 years of federal government contract pricing, cost estimation, or financial analysis; 4 years of experience in a leadership role over a large pricing team or department.
Required Skills
Demonstrated experience in leading pricing teams and developing competitive pricing strategies. Minimum 4 years of pricing leadership experience leading pricing teams within a government contracting environment.
Strong understanding and knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other federal procurement regulations as well as CAS and other DCAA compliance requirements and government cost accounting principles.
Experience working with various contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ).
Strong understanding of government proposal development processes.
Proficiency in pricing tools and financial modeling software (e.g., Excel).
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present pricing strategies to executives and stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Experience with competitive analysis and market‑based pricing strategies.
Strong background in financial forecasting and budgeting within the government contracting sector.
Strong technical expertise in cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and related functional areas.
Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Salesforce, SpendLogic desired.
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions – Agile Defense HQ office. General office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The working environment is generally favorable.
Strength Demands – Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required.
Physical Requirements – Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See; Push or Pull.
Culture & Values
Happy:
Be Infectious.
Helpful:
Be Supportive.
Honest:
Be Trustworthy.
Humble:
Be Grounded.
Hungry:
Be Eager.
Hustle:
Be Driven.
Compensation & Benefits We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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