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Robert Half
Cost/Pricing Analyst
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What they do
A Pricing Analyst researches and recommends prices for company products or services. Analyzes company costs, industry pricing trends and prices at competitor companies. Develops strategies for pricing to improve sales.
$79,946 / year median in Pennsylvania
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a Cost/Pricing Analyst to support proposal development, contract pricing, and informed business planning in Olyphant, Pennsylvania. This position focuses on building reliable cost projections, evaluating pricing assumptions, and translating financial data into competitive, compliant submissions. The role works closely with finance, operations, contracts, and business development to strengthen decision-making through accurate analysis and well-structured pricing models.
Responsibilities:
- Create comprehensive cost build-ups and pricing models for proposals, bids, and contractual opportunities.
- Evaluate labor, materials, overhead, and other cost elements to produce accurate and competitive pricing recommendations.
- Draft pricing support materials and financial narratives that clearly explain assumptions and methodologies used in submissions.
- Conduct cost and price reviews for budgeting activities as well as external bid responses.
- Partner with contracts staff, project leaders, finance, and business development teams to collect inputs and validate pricing data.
- Update and manage pricing tools, reference files, and historical cost information to improve consistency and traceability.
- Provide documentation and analytical support during customer or government audit requests and pricing reviews.
- Track market conditions, inflation trends, and other cost drivers that may affect estimates, margins, and future pricing decisions.
- Assist with forecasting efforts and variance reviews to identify changes between projected and actual financial performance.