Junior Pricing Analyst (Pacific Time Zone Preferred)

Overview Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is a global provider of customized, high-requirement security solutions across government and commercial sectors. With over 25,000 employees worldwide and nearly five decades of experience, we pride ourselves on precision, professionalism, and operational excellence. As a Junior Pricing Analyst, you will be an integral member of the Pricing team, supporting the development of cost proposals for high-value security contracts. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated early-career professional to grow within a structured and supportive environment. You will receive hands-on training in interpreting RFPs, building deep expertise in Excel-based analysis, and learning how large-scale service contracts are structured and won. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a strong aptitude for learning and mastering new tools (particularly Excel), and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with consistency and precision. Inter-Con is Everywhere Security Matters. Key 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. Qualifications • 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). Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Veteran. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Are you currently located in the U.S. West Coast? Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required) • Data analysis skills: 1 year (Required) Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job