Senior Pricing & Estimation Manager, Proposals

Ahtna Inc; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ahtna Inc. seeks a Pricing & Estimation Manager to lead pricing strategy across complex proposals. You will oversee cost models, translate cost instructions into executable strategies, and ensure compliant, defensible submissions.

Reporting to the Director of Pricing Strategy, you will coach staff, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with finance, contracts, and operations to deliver integrated pricing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of experience supporting complex cost proposals for federal, state, or commercial solicitations.
• Advanced to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, linked workbooks, and cost modeling.
• Experience supporting multiple contract types, including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost‑Plus, and incentive‑based contracts.

Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) to determine specific cost requirements ensuring proposals are prepared timely and in accordance with FAR, DFAR, CAS and Corporate Disclosure Statements.
• Develop, refine, and oversee Excel-based cost models, including complex “IF,” “Index,” and linked formulas, and to update and standardize cost templates for use by estimating team.
• Participate in strategy meetings and provide input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions.
• Perform cost proposal reviews, evaluating formula integrity and responsiveness to Government RFP, make recommendations on methods, procedures, and techniques for refinement of proposal.
• Compile and review data to support proposed cost elements sufficient for audit by government agencies. Participate in and lead the preparation and presentation of responses to audit questions.
• Proficient with the Service Contract Act, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other government-related applicable standards and regulations for accurate application.
• Supervise estimating team providing daily guidance, support and training to ensure productivity and proficiency goals are achieved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ahtna Inc. seeks a Pricing & Estimation Manager to lead pricing strategy across complex proposals. You will oversee cost models, translate cost instructions into executable strategies, and ensure compliant, defensible submissions.

Reporting to the Director of Pricing Strategy, you will coach staff, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with finance, contracts, and operations to deliver integrated pricing solutions.