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Amentum · 12 hours ago

Pricing Analyst IRES - SSFB

US-CO-Colorado Springs

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$38.46/hr - $48.07/hr

5+ years exp

Amentum is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Pricing Analyst to support the development, coordination, and submission of proposals for their Missile Defense Division. The role involves preparing compliant and competitive cost and price proposals for government solicitations and developing winning pricing strategies.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the development of complex cost/price volumes for government solicitations to ensure timely delivery and the compliance needs of clients, organization, and the estimating system are met

Ensure all cost proposals are fully compliant with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

Collaborate with relevant business functions to support the development of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs). Ensure the accurate application of these agreements in cost proposals and pricing models

Collaborate with program managers, technical teams, and functional departments to develop and substantiate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for labor, materials, subcontracts, and other direct costs

Develop and justify direct labor rates for proposals, primarily using internal payroll data and established compensation structures as the auditable basis of estimate

Leverage external data, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and other salary surveys, to validate internal rates, benchmark for competitiveness, and establish rates for new roles

Create and maintain complex pricing models to analyze cost data, determine price reasonableness, and perform what-if analysis to optimize pricing strategies

Ensure all proposals strictly adhere to FAR, DFARS, and CAS, accurately applying FPRA rates to mitigate compliance risk

Develop and defend robust Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for all cost elements, particularly for direct labor using a combination of internal and external data sources

Build and maintain sophisticated, user-friendly pricing models that allow for effective what-if analysis and strategic decision-making

Foster strong, collaborative relationships with Program Management, technical teams, and Finance to ensure a cohesive and well-substantiated proposal

Qualification

Cost EstimatingPricing StrategyFAR ComplianceForward Pricing Rate AgreementsFinancial ModelingMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Must have 5, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

Must have 3 years of directly related experience in one or more of the following areas: pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis within the U.S. Government contracting industry, preferably with the DoD

Must have demonstrated experience developing cost proposals for various contract types (FFP, CPFF, CPAF, CPIF, T&M)

Must have direct experience with the development, application, or negotiation of Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs)

Must have a demonstrated understanding of government contracting regulations and rate structures, including FAR, DFARS, CAS, and Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs)

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

Must have, or obtain, an active DoD Secret Security Clearance