Principal Pricing Analyst
The Principal Pricing Analyst leads various types of proposals for development, production, and competitive contracts works on large / complex proposals. This role leads and supports reviews of all estimates prior to delivery and review by senior management.
Position Responsibilities :
- Leads pricing support for all phases of the proposal process - proposal development thru negotiations.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the current regulatory environment relative to the submission of proposals to the federal government (FAR, DFARS, TINA, etc.)
- Develops complex cost, pricing, and business models
- Effectively organizes and leads a proposal team to support large proposals
- Assesses RFP cost volume requirements and translates them into a fully compliant cost proposal.
- Uses proposal analysis to impact proposal quality, cost realism and reasonableness via Basis of Estimating reviews and by using comparisons to other practices
- Effectively manages proposal development with the business development process and pricing & estimating policies
- Supports proposal audits (pre and post award)
- Mentors pricing analysts and associated staff
- Develops plans including budgets and schedules to meet contractual / project requirements for program
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceMinimum 12 15 years' of relevant experience, including Estimating & Pricing and / or Finance in a government contracting and manufacturing environmentSuperior experience in costing and pricing complex manufactured products for military contractsIn-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS and TINAAnalytical individual with strong interpersonal and computer skillsExcellent MS Excel skills; along with other MS Office productsProven ability to interface with senior managementAbility to travel as neededOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies :
Advanced degree is preferredDemonstrated competency in effective team leadership and driving projectsAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyDemonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skillsConsistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interestsPhysical Demands :
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)Special Requirements :
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee / refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.The salary range for this role is : $120,686 - $170,940. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and / or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and / or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9 / 80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.