Pricing Analyst II - Change Order & Modifications

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security, and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition, and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. This is a remote position; a candidate local to an Amentum HQ facility (Chantilly, VA or Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. US citizenship is required.

About the role

The Pricing Analyst II - Change Order & Modifications will prepare cost and price proposals of simple to medium complexity using cost accounting standards and the Company’s Estimating System under general supervision from senior pricing personnel. This includes working closely with team members in a dynamic, quick-turn environment on solicitation requirements and regulatory compliance for all proposals.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Operations, Business Development, and Functional Support groups to obtain/develop data necessary for developing prices or other components of a cost/price volume.
• Prepares cost/price volume responses for simple to medium complexity proposals.
• Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures.
• Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements.
• Provides pricing guidance and support to field personnel performing pricing-related activities.
• Builds accurate cost models based on provided guidelines and requirements, as well as modifies and updates existing templates to meet specific objectives.
• Provides training and guidance to junior pricing team members while fostering collaboration with senior-level pricing professionals to ensure best practices and optimal outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline.
• Three (3) years’ experience in cost proposal preparation or cost proposal development; relevant finance experience may be considered for some years in lieu of cost proposal preparation and development.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education (generally 2 years of experience equals 1 year of education).
• US Citizenship is required.
• Travel may be required (10%-15%).

Skills

• Basic understanding of proposal development with a working knowledge of the components of basis of estimates (BOE) and bills of materials (BOM).
• Able to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with keen attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively while producing polished and professional-quality work products.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem-solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
• Basic understanding of AI and its potential for integration into workflows — experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and mathematical skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator within various levels of the organization.

Pay

$75,000 - $94,000. The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.