Sr. Pricing Analyst

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Pricing Analyst to develop and manage cost and pricing strategies for federal proposals and contracts. You will build pricing models and prepare compliant submissions in line with FAR, DFARs, and CAS, partnering with capture, contracts, and finance to support bid strategies.

You will maintain audit-ready documentation, provide data-driven pricing recommendations, and mentor junior analysts as part of a collaborative pricing team.

Qualifications

• Familiar with FAR/DFARS and CAS pricing controls.
• Experience building detailed pricing models for proposals.
• Ability to perform sensitivity analyses and risk assessments.
• Mentor and share best practices with junior pricing analysts.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed pricing models for proposals, task orders, and contract modifications.
• Prepare compliant cost volumes and documentation for bids.
• Conduct labor, material, subcontractor, and ODC pricing per solicitation requirements.
• Collaborate with capture, contracts, and finance to align pricing with program goals.

Job description

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Job Description

Summary

The Sr. Pricing Analyst supports the development and execution of cost and pricing strategies for federal government proposals and contracts. This role is responsible for preparing compliant, accurate, and competitive pricing submissions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and company policies. The Sr. Pricing Analyst collaborates with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams to provide pricing analysis, modeling, and documentation that align with business objectives and customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities

Proposal Pricing Support

• 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.

Compliance & Analysis

• 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.

Financial Modeling

• 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.

Collaboration

• 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.