Pricing Analyst III - Change Order & Modifications

Amentum; United States; Remote; USD 106,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Pricing Analyst III to prepare cost and price proposals of medium to high complexity, applying CAS and corporate estimating methods. Remote work is available; US citizenship is required. The role emphasizes accuracy, data-driven pricing, and collaboration across departments.

Ideal candidates bring strong Excel and mathematical skills, experience with FAR/DFAR/CAS, and the ability to mentor junior pricing staff in a fast-paced environment with travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of proposal pricing experience.
• Experience with price proposals including wage determinations and CBAs.

Responsibilities

• Develops prices and cost/price volumes with support teams.
• Reviews data and builds pricing models for medium to complex proposals.
• Develops proposal strategies to meet company objectives.
• Creates cost narratives aligning with pricing methodologies and guidance.
• Ensures compliance with estimating system and policies.
• Provides pricing guidance to field personnel and mentors junior staff.
• Performs QA reviews of cost/price components.

Skills

Pricing proposals

Fast-paced environment

Analytical mindset

Communication across org

FAR/DFAR/CAS knowledge

AI workflow awareness

Emerging tech adoption

Advanced Excel

Mathematical skills

Ability to work extended hours

Team mentorship

Pricing governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

5+ years proposal pricing experience

Job description

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. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

The Pricing Analyst III will be responsible for preparing cost and price proposals of medium to high complexity utilizing the principles of cost accounting standards and the Company’s Estimating System. This includes working closely with team members in an often-dynamic quick turn environment on solicitation requirements, pricing strategies, risk identification, and regulatory compliance of all proposals. The ideal candidate is highly inquisitive, demonstrates a strong financial acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and excels in building strong partnerships across the organization.

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.

Principal 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

• Capable of developing robust and accurate cost models from the ground up as well as skillfully adapting and refining existing templates to ensure desired outcomes.

• Demonstrate a strong ability to thoroughly analyze and interpret Request for Proposals (RFPs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring that all cost models accurately reflect customer requirements, compliance criteria, and deliverables outlined in these documents

• Ability to write a basic cost narrative 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, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities

• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior pricing team members while fostering collaboration with senior-level pricing professionals to ensure best practices and optimal outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with keen attention to detail.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, while producing polished and professional-quality work products.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

• Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.

• Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.

• Demonstrate an emerging fluency with AI and its integration into workflows — Candidates should have some experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.

• Advanced Excel experience and mathematical skills.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Must possess excellent analytical skills.

• Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines.

Education & Experience

• 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 to apply.

Travel

10%-15% Travel may be required

Compensation Details

$106k - 135K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. 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 Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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.

Original Posting

07/20/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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