Estimating & Pricing Associate - Remote (Preference: Central or Eastern U.S.)

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes - making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Acentra Health is looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our growing team.

Job Summary

Acentra Health is seeking a motivated and analytical Estimating & Pricing Associate to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career professionals who are ambitious, passionate about continuous learning, and eager to contribute to meaningful work that drives strategic growth in the government healthcare space.

As an Estimating & Pricing Associate, you will play a critical role in the development of compliant, competitive, and data-informed pricing proposals. You will build and maintain detailed cost models, support level-of-effort (LOE) estimating, and analyze pricing strategies that influence high-stakes decisions across the organization. Your work will directly support Acentra Health's pursuit of new and recompete contracts-shaping how we deliver value to our clients and the communities we serve.

We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a growth mindset, and the ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture. If you're ready to grow your career in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your insights make a difference-this is your opportunity to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, validate, and support the development of detailed, fully compliant pricing proposals in response to government RFPs, including all components such as labor, indirect costs, ODCs, subcontractor pricing, and escalation factors.

• Translate RFPs, Statements of Work (SOW), and internal planning inputs into level-of-effort (LOE) estimates by labor category, task, and performance period using historical data, benchmarks, and operational assumptions.

• Identify key pricing levers-including labor mix, geographic location, fringe and G&A rates, subcontractor markups, and inflation-and recommend strategic trade-offs to enhance cost competitiveness without compromising performance.

• Build and maintain customized pricing models and dashboards using Excel and other data tools; analyze trends from past proposals and assist with margin sensitivity and scenario planning.

• Develop polished pricing summaries, slides, and visuals to clearly communicate cost assumptions, pricing scenarios, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

• Review complex RFP pricing instructions to ensure all deliverables-including pricing volumes, cost justifications, and formats-are compliant with solicitation requirements and internal policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Product, Proposal Managers, Business Development, Subcontracts, and SMEs to validate cost assumptions, gather rate inputs, and ensure alignment across pricing, technical, and contractual volumes.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pricing, proposal development, cost estimation, or business/data analysis within a government contracting environment. Relevant internships or co-op experience will also be considered.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

• Proactive and intellectually curious, with a strong desire to learn and grow.

• Well-organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Comfortable working in a compliance-heavy setting with evolving requirements.

• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially under tight deadlines.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and cost model development.

• Familiarity with common government pricing structures such as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and hybrid pricing models.

• Understanding of level-of-effort (LOE) modeling and workforce planning methodologies.

• Ability to analyze Statements of Work (SOWs) and technical volumes to build accurate, defensible cost estimates.

• Experience with data visualization or reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting proposals or pricing efforts for state Medicaid, CMS, or other healthcare-related government contracts.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and state-level procurement requirements.

Why us

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Benefits

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package. Our benefits are designed to provide you with additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts, and more.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $50,000.00 - $76,000.00 base salary

Based on our compensation program, an applicant's position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.

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