[Remote] Junior Pricing Analyst (Pacific Time Zone Preferred)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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 and receive hands-on training in interpreting RFPs and Excel-based analysis. 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 Skills • 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 • Experience with advanced Excel functions or modeling tools • Familiarity with pricing for service-based contracts or government procurements • Strong preference for candidates located in the U.S. West Coast (Pacific Time Zone) Company Overview • EVERYWHERE SECURITY MATTERS. Inter-Con Security is a multinational private security company operating in North America, South America, and Africa. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Pasadena, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job