Sr. Pricing Analyst

AEVEX Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to lead pricing strategy for government and commercial proposals.

The role involves gathering market data, building cost models, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFAR and TINA requirements while coordinating with pricing and capture teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in government/Commercial pricing, strong Excel and Deltek ProPricer skills, and the ability to deliver timely pricing submissions under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 6+ years pricing experience in government and commercial contracting.
• Experience with Deltek ProPricer and Excel for pricing models.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Ability to perform risk analyses and price-to-win assessments.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support pricing strategy development and maintenance for proposals.
• Assess DRFP/RFP documentation and define cost/price strategies.
• Collaborate with estimators on labor/material costs and impact analyses.
• Develop cost models for various contract types in response to proposals.
• Ensure timely pricing submissions within tight deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR regulatory requirements and TINA.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Analytical skills

Government contracting

Team collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Deltek ProPricer

Excel

Job description

This is a hybrid or remote position. Preference for individuals residing in either the Central or Eastern Time Zones (U.S.). Up to 10% travel may be required.

Job Overview

The Senior Pricing Analyst will lead and support the development, analysis, and maintenance of pricing strategies, while ensuring proposals submittal are compliant with government contracting regulations. This role will gather market data, prepare reports, and provide recommendations based on financial and business insights.

Essential Functions

• Actively engage with Business Group Leadership and Capture Teams to cultivate effective cost and price strategies
• Independently assess DRFP/RFP documentation, identifying the appropriate cost/price strategies and associated tactical approaches
• Collaborate with estimators to assemble labor and/or material costs, projecting the impact of pricing changes on revenue/profit, including multiple-outcome business case analysis
• Develop cost models and narratives for various contract types in response to request for proposals
• Ensure the timely development of multiple pricing submissions often within tight proposal deadlines
• Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR/DFAR Regulatory Requirements
• Supporting fact-finding, government audits, customer negotiations, and certifications, while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process.
• Perform strategic and risk-based reviews of other proposals as needed
• Coordinate with Pricing Management to prioritize concurrent proposal activities
• Prepare for and support colour team reviews.
• Potential to mentor junior analysts
• Perform and support other projects and duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion with attention to detail
• Strong knowledge in Deltek ProPricer and Microsoft Excel for developing pricing models and using advanced formulas
• Strong Knowledge of FAR and DFAR
• Dynamic, self-starter with the ability to conduct detailed-level analyses (Risk and Risk Mitigation, Price-to-Win, Cash Flows, etc.) understand them in the larger strategic perspective of an overall business case
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of people
• Strong ability to work independently and in a team environment with a demonstrated drive for collaboration, continuous learning, and process improvement

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics or a related discipline, and experience which has provided both practical and theoretical knowledge in the field.

Experience

• 6+ years or more of relevant pricing experience in Government and Commercial contracting.
• Experience with International Pricing and Contracting.
• Experience with Government contracting and regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS, etc.) and proposal financials, including TINA proposals and supporting Government audits (DCMA, DCAA, Military direct) when required.
• Experience with multiple contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ, CPAF, etc.).
• Experience with COTS pricing tools (Excel and Deltek ProPricer), or other related tools. • Experience with Project Planning / Program Controls is a plus.
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

About AEVEX

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

Benefits

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.