Contract Pricing Analyst - Airport Services

Job Summary

The Contract Pricing Analyst for aviation services supports the development and execution of pricing strategies, RFP responses, and bid submissions within aviation ground handling. This role builds cost models, prepares high-quality proposals, and analyzes market and operational data across airline partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Pricing & Proposal Development
• Lead end-to-end pricing for RFPs, and bid proposals within aviation, ground handling, such as Cabin cleaning, Ramp, PAX, Support Services, GSE, Baggage, etc.
• Partner with operations to validate staffing plans, production rates, and service delivery assumptions
• Ensure pricing aligns with financial targets, margin expectations, and contractual requirements
• Develop and maintain detailed cost models, including direct labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, and overhead for facility services contracts such as janitorial labor operations
• Analyze labor, equipment, materials, overhead, and productivity assumptions to ensure pricing accuracy and margin alignment
• Review tender and RFP documentation to identify commercial requirements, risks, and opportunities
• Ensure pricing reflects market conditions, operational realities, and company financial targets
• Aid in maintaining standardized pricing templates, tools, and cost model libraries
• Data, Tools & Process Improvement
• Leverage pricing analytics tools, spreadsheets, and internal systems to improve modeling accuracy and proposal turnaround time
• Support automation, AI-driven analysis, and digital proposal initiatives to improve efficiency and consistency
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pricing methodologies, workflows, and documentation standards
• Track proposal outcomes and pricing performance metrics to support future strategy development
• Quality, Compliance & Risk
• Conduct detailed quality reviews of pricing inputs and proposal documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal standards
• Support contract review processes to ensure pricing assumptions align with contractual terms, service levels, and risk thresholds
• Document pricing assumptions, exclusions, and risks clearly for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with audit support and post-award pricing validation when required
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Legal to gather inputs and validate service scopes and cost drivers
• Act as a subject-matter expert on pricing methodology for assigned proposals and service lines
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior pricing analysts when needed

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
• Experience in pricing, financial analysis, commercial proposals, or contract support
• Experience supporting labor cost models and/or similar pricing models
• Exposure to service-based industries in Aviation or Airlines side
• Exposure to presenting internally and externally

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Solid understanding of margin management
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Ability to manage multiple proposals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, curious, and improvement-oriented approach to work

Location

This position is based in Miami, FL, and requires the selected candidate to reside locally or be willing to relocate.

Physical Demands

This position requires the incumbent to be able to speak and be understood, hear, and comprehend the English language, be able to lift approximately 15 pounds, and have a neat and professional appearance.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.