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Job Description:

Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Corporation company, is a trusted partner in providing powerful edge computing hardware and defensive cybersecurity solutions to protect the Federal Government and private enterprises. Our goal is to support the federal government, our allies, mission partners, and private industries in accomplishing their cybersecurity and defense objectives efficiently and securely through cutting-edge hardware, engineering, and integration services.

Location: Columbia, MD
Type: Hybrid (3 days remote, 2 days onsite)

Position Overview:

SealingTech is seeking a hands-on Financial Manager- Pricing & Estimating to own end-to-end pricing for Federal Government product and production proposals, with a strong emphasis on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts. This role is heavily execution-focused and requires direct ownership of cost build-ups, product pricing, and price-to-win strategies for hardware and production programs. The Financial Manager- Pricing & Estimating will report to the Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in developing and maintaining pricing strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research and analyze competitor pricing to inform both commercial and Federal pricing strategies.

• Develop and implement pricing models that account for production costs, market demand, indirect rates, and competitive positioning.

• Support proposal pricing for Federal contracts, including cost build-ups, price-to-win analysis, and compliance with solicitation requirements.

• Collaborate with sales, contracts, finance, and product development teams to gather input and provide pricing recommendations.

• Develop and maintain pricing tools, templates, and databases to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across business units.

• Prepare and present pricing reports, analysis, and forecasts to leadership, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Support business process improvements related to pricing governance, cost modeling, and product profitability analysis.

• Assist in estimating new product lines, enhancements, or modifications by evaluating material, labor, and overhead costs.

• Manage pricing projects from initiation through execution, ensuring alignment with company strategy and compliance requirements.

• Interface with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data.

• Stay current on industry trends, government policy updates, and commercial market dynamics to proactively adjust pricing strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in pricing, estimating, or financial analysis preferably within a government contracting. environment and/or product-based company.

• Own end-to-end pricing for Federal product and production proposals, including FFP contracts, from RFP release through submission

• Develop detailed product cost models incorporating BOMs, material, labor ROE, overhead, and production volumes

• Strong understanding of Federal pricing regulations, including FAR/DFARS and cost accounting standards.

• Familiarity with manufacturing cost structures, product lifecycle pricing, and margin optimization.

• Experience with commercial product pricing, including cost-plus, value-based, and competitive pricing models.

• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office 365.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting GSA schedules, IDIQs, or BOM-based proposals.

• Ability to interpret market data, identify trends, and communicate strategic insights.

• Proven success in developing pricing frameworks that bridge Federal and commercial business models.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range: $128,700.00 - $231,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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