Senior Pricing Analyst III – ProPricer & Cost Estimation

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Learning and development

Rideshare program

Childcare support

Flexible schedule

Parental leave

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a pricing and cost estimating professional to support laboratory-wide pricing, cost proposals, and pricing analyses. You will develop Basis of Estimates, conduct cost reviews, and ensure compliance with FAR and internal policies, collaborating with engineering and business teams.

The role includes training staff on cost estimation, leading peer reviews, and delivering pricing products for proposals and task orders in a dynamic aerospace

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with several years of experience, or a Master’s with related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of proposal pricing, cost estimating, government contracting (FAR), and project life cycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain pricing concepts to diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost/price detail for proposals, ROMs, and what-if analyses using pricing tools.
• Perform cost analysis on subcontract proposals and lead pricing product reviews.
• Train staff on cost estimation and pricing topics; participate in peer reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and government regulations in pricing submissions.

Skills

Pricing knowledge

Cost estimating

FAR contracting

Communication skills

Proposal management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ProPricer

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA seeks a pricing and cost estimating professional to support laboratory-wide pricing, cost proposals, and pricing analyses. You will develop Basis of Estimates, conduct cost reviews, and ensure compliance with FAR and internal policies, collaborating with engineering and business teams.

The role includes training staff on cost estimation, leading peer reviews, and delivering pricing products for proposals and task orders in a dynamic aerospace