Senior Federal Pricing Analyst | FAR/DFARS Expert

AV; Virginia; On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal proposals and contracts. You will prepare compliant pricing submissions in line with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and programs.

You will build detailed pricing models, perform what-if analyses, and maintain audit-ready documentation while mentoring junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/CAS and government proposal processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (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.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications. Collaborate with the Estimating Lead on BOEs and review of cost estimates.
• Prepare compliant cost volumes and support proposal documentation.
• Conduct labor rate, material, subcontractor, and ODC pricing in accordance with solicitation requirements.
• 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 to support reviews and fact-finding.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Pricing experience

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

Excel & Word

ProPricer experience

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to develop and execute cost and pricing strategies for federal proposals and contracts. You will prepare compliant pricing submissions in line with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and programs.

You will build detailed pricing models, perform what-if analyses, and maintain audit-ready documentation while mentoring junior analysts.