Sr. Pricing Analyst

AV · Arlington, VA · 3 wk ago

On-siteMarketing$93k–$142k/yrFull-time

Summary

The Sr. Pricing Analyst supports the development and execution of cost and pricing strategies for federal government proposals and contracts. This role prepares compliant, accurate, and competitive pricing submissions in accordance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies, and collaborates with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams.

Responsibilities

Proposal Pricing Support
- Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications.
- Collaborate with the Estimating Lead on Bills of Estimates (BOEs) and review cost estimates.
- Prepare compliant cost volumes and support proposal documentation.
- Conduct labor rate, material, subcontractor, and other direct cost (ODC) pricing per solicitation requirements.
Compliance & Analysis
- Ensure pricing submissions comply with FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA/DCMA guidelines, and internal policies.
- Perform sensitivity analyses, what‑if scenarios, and risk assessments to support bid strategy.
- Maintain audit‑ready documentation for reviews and fact‑finding.
Financial Modeling
- Build and maintain cost models incorporating direct labor, indirect rates, escalation, and subcontractor/vendor inputs.
- Support price‑to‑win analysis and competitive assessments in coordination with capture teams.
- Provide management with clear pricing recommendations and data‑driven insights.
Collaboration
- Work closely with capture, contracts, program management, and finance teams to align pricing with technical and program requirements.
- Support internal pricing reviews and approvals by preparing pricing packages and presentations.
- Mentor junior pricing analysts and share best practices in estimating methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and government proposal processes.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with pricing tools such as ProPricer (preferred).
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

Strong understanding of federal pricing and compliance requirements.
Ability to interpret solicitation requirements and translate them into compliant cost proposals.
High attention to detail and accuracy in financial modeling.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
Professional integrity and commitment to ethical pricing practices.

Physical Demands

Work in an office environment (constant). Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent).

Clearance Level

No clearance required.

Salary Range

$93,000 – $141,750, dependent on location, experience, education, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR compliance. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under these regulations or obtain an export license as required. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company matching.
9/80 work schedule.
Paid holiday shutdown.

About AV

AeroVironment (AV) is the premier autonomous systems company in the United States, delivering breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. Founded by Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has over 50 years of innovation, with technologies ranging from AI‑powered drones to integrated autonomy and space resilience. The company values curiosity, relentlessness, and mission‑obsession, and is an equal‑opportunity employer.