Internship Competitive Analysis Jobs in Virginia

ActioNet has an immediate opportunity for a Pricing Analyst to support our capture and proposal teams in developing pricing strategies for federal government IT services and solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is highly analytical, strong in Excel, and interested in building a long-term career in federal pricing, contracts, and business operations. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior pricing professionals and gain hands-on experience supporting proposal pricing, cost analysis, and competitive assessments for government solicitations. Hybrid/remote role with a requirement to be on-site in Vienna, VA, two days weekly.

Responsibilities:

Support the development of pricing proposals for federal government IT services and solutions
Build, update, and maintain Excel-based pricing models
Assist with cost analysis, basis-of-estimate development, and data validation
Support competitive analysis and Price-to-Win activities
Help prepare pricing documentation and proposal cost volumes
Review solicitation instructions to identify pricing requirements, templates, and deliverables
Assist in identifying pricing risks and assumptions for proposal submissions
Coordinate with capture, contracts, finance, and technical teams to collect pricing inputs
Support multiple proposals simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
Maintain organized pricing files and proposal documentation

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
Strong academic foundation in financial analysis, cost modeling, or quantitative coursework
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, and structured spreadsheets
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work with numbers accurately
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret solicitation instructions and follow structured processes
Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship, academic, or early professional experience supporting pricing, finance, contracts, business operations, or proposal efforts
Exposure to federal government contracting or government services environments
Experience building or supporting Excel pricing or financial models
Familiarity with government accounting practices
Exposure to one or more federal contract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF preferred)
Experience supporting RFI, RFQ, or RFP responses in any capacity

0-4 years of relevant professional, internship, or academic experience
 

This role is designed for someone who wants to grow into a career pricing professional. You will receive direct exposure to federal proposals, pricing strategy, and cross-functional capture teams while developing the technical and business skills needed to advance into higher-level pricing, contracts, or financial analyst roles.

 ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDIcertified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Core Capabilities:
Advanced and Managed IT Services
Agile Software Development
DevSecOps
Cybersecurity
Health IT
C4ISR & SIGINT
Data Center Engineering & Operations
Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:
Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and
continue to invest in our ActioNeters.

Commitment to Customers:

We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service
Delivery Excellence.

Commitment to Community:

We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others,
and making the world a better place for our next generation.
ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures
mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be
successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate
based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteranstatus, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
ActioNet Core Value #1 - Instill Integrity In Everything We Do
Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Education and Professional Training
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
Paid Holidays: 11 per year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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