Cost Strategist

The Cost Strategist supports strategic capture efforts by developing competitive, compliant cost proposals for government opportunities across defense, space, and intelligence markets. This person analyzes solicitations, builds and maintains sophisticated pricing models, evaluates tradeoffs, and guides price-to-win decisions using statistical methods, market research, and AI-enabled tools. The role coordinates inputs from capture, program, pricing, and proposal teams while ensuring adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations and proposal deadlines. It also includes improving cost estimation capabilities, supporting reviews and negotiations, and strengthening organizational knowledge of pricing practices. This position suits an experienced proposal cost professional with strong business judgment, analytical ability, communication skills, and familiarity with government contracting.