Strategic Federal Pricing Analyst

AV; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

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, accurate pricing submissions in line with FAR/DFARS/CAS and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams to deliver pricing analysis and documentation. The role requires 5+ years of federal pricing/estimating experience, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years pricing/estimating experience in federal contracting.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS/CAS and government proposal processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with pricing tools preferred.

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/estimating experience

FAR/DFARS/CAS knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking under deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ProPricer

Excel

Word

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, accurate pricing submissions in line with FAR/DFARS/CAS and company policies, collaborating with capture, contracts, finance, and program teams to deliver pricing analysis and documentation. The role requires 5+ years of federal pricing/estimating experience, strong Excel skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments in a