AV · 16 hours ago
Pricing Analyst, III
Simi Valley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expAeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Pricing Analyst III prepares proposals for contracts and assists Senior Pricing Analysts, supporting reviews of estimates and ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Reviews Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance to customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy
Provides regular and ad hoc pricing analysis and presents costs estimates to management, customer representatives and government audit agencies
Prepares and validates cost estimates for sustainment, engineering and manufacturing labor, materials, subcontracts and vendor data, parts & equipment
Identifies cost and price risks and applies to estimates where applicable
Supports DCAA audits and assists with contract negotiations as necessary and liaises between operations and other support organizations for estimating instructions and pricing
Performs analysis of cost estimates identifying inconsistencies and issues. Develops different cost estimation projects and procedures for final approval by management
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways with little instruction
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 5 - 8 years of related experience in Estimating and/or Finance
Experienced in and knowledgeable of MS Office Suite (intermediate Excel skills required)
Requires strong project management skills including organizing, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet proposal milestones
Is working-group oriented and possesses the following: (1) the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret complex data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems; (2) analytical, verbal and written communication skills; (3) strong computer skills
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 (Constant)
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
Preferred
Advanced degree is preferred
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Demonstrates effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Consistently demonstrates teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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