Sr. Pricing Analyst

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Summary
TheSr. Pricing Analystprepares various types of proposals for development production and competitive contracts works on large/complex proposals. One has a strong understanding of estimating & pricing principles and demonstrates application through hands-on this role the Sr. Pricing Analyst leads and supports reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.

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

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors

• 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)

• Bachelors 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

• Is working-group oriented and possess 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

• Is 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 ones 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

The salary range for this role is:

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

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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