Senior Pricing Analyst

Job Overview

The Senior Pricing Analyst supports Cambium Assessment’s (CAI) growth by developing and executing data-driven pricing strategies that align with market dynamics and business objectives. This role serves as a key partner across Bids and Proposals, Finance, and project teams, ensuring pricing approaches are competitive, strategically positioned, and reflective of CAI’s value.

Job Responsibilities

• Model Development: Build and maintain sophisticated pricing models for new products and services using cost-plus, value-based, and competitive pricing methodologies.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular competitive market research and analysis to identify trends, customer preferences, and opportunities for pricing adjustments.
• Deal Support: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop pricing proposals, budgets, and financial simulations for RFPs and contract modifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product and Marketing teams to execute discounting frameworks and promotional strategies that drive margin optimization.
• Data Governance: Maintain the integrity of pricing data and governance processes, ensuring all quotes and decisions are consistent with company policy.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of pricing actions; prepare reports for management that highlight successes and areas for improvement.
• Financial Forecasting: Collaborate with the Finance team to forecast the revenue impact of pricing changes and support accurate financial reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to pricing tools, workflows, and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy across the department.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, or a related quantitative field (education sector experience is a plus).
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced proficiency in Excel (VBA, Power Query) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or SQL.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of pricing methodologies, margin analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Strategic Execution: Proven ability to translate complex data sets into actionable business recommendations.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to present technical pricing data clearly to non-technical stakeholders and mid-level management.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple project deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.

About the Role

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Job Location

Candidates must reside and work within the United States.