Pricing Analyst III - 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Operations and Functional Support groups to obtain data necessary for developing prices or other components of a cost/price volume.
• Reviews data obtained and develops pricing models for medium to complex change order or modification proposals with minimal supervision.
• Develops and implements proposal strategies for achieving company objectives.
• Develops robust and accurate cost models from the ground up as well as adapts and refines existing templates to ensure desired outcomes.
• Analyzes and interprets Request for Proposals (RFPs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure cost models reflect customer requirements, compliance criteria, and deliverables.
• Writes basic cost narratives in line with company pricing methodologies and Government Request for Proposal guidelines when required.
• 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.
• Provides training, guidance, and mentorship to junior pricing team members while fostering collaboration with senior-level pricing professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of proposal pricing experience. Additional education may be substituted for experience, or additional experience may be substituted for education (generally 2 years of experience equals 1 year of education).
• US Citizenship is required.
• Travel 10%-15% may be required.

Skills

• Experience in developing Price Proposals that include Service Contract Act Wage Determinations and Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with labor unions.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume proposal environment with quick turnaround requirements while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, and improve communication.
• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools and processes.
• Emerging fluency with AI and its integration into workflows.
• Advanced Excel experience and mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines.

Pay

$106,000 - $135,000 per year. The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate; 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.