Sr. Pricing Analyst

Position Responsibilities

• Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy
• Provides regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies
• Prepares and validates cost estimates for sustainment, engineering and manufacturing labor, materials, subcontracts and vendor data, parts & equipment
• Identifies cost and price risks and applies to estimates where applicable
• Supports DCAA audits and assists with contract negotiations as necessary and liaises between operations and other support organizations for estimating instructions and pricing
• Performs analysis of cost estimates identifying inconsistencies and issues. Develops different cost estimation projects and procedures for final approval by management
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel (Team Lead)
• Other duties as assigned

  Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 8 – 12 years of related experience in Estimating and/or Finance
  • Experienced in and knowledge of MS Office Suite (intermediate Excel skills required)
  • Requires strong project management skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet proposal milestones
  • Working-group oriented and possesses the following: (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret complex data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems; (2) analytical, verbal and written communication skills; (3) strong computer skills

  Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • Demonstrates competency in effective team leadership and driving projects
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
  • Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

  Physical Demands

  • Ability to 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 (Constant)

  Clearance Level

  No Clearance

  Salary Range

  The Salary Range For This Role Is $111,000 - $169,250

  About the Role

  AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

  Benefits

  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

  About AeroVironment

  We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

  ITAR U.S. Citizenship Required

  Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.