Viasat · 5 hours ago
Pricing Analyst
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$142K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expViasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver transformative connections. They are seeking a Pricing Analyst to join their finance team, where the individual will be responsible for preparing cost proposals and supporting pricing strategies for federal and commercial contracts.
InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Pricing Analyst will work in the proposal team in preparation of compliant, accurate, and competitive cost proposals for both federal government and commercial contracts
You will support and develop key proposal pricing and estimating activities for products, service, systems and solutions applying a variety of cost and pricing techniques
Business case development and Return on Investment analysis of new business opportunities
Development of cost estimates and supporting rationale, and the preparation of proposals for major collection (competitive) proposals, change proposals, follow-on production proposals, and other development activities
You will direct proposal cost volumes with supporting documentation in compliance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and ViaSat’s internal estimating policies and procedures
Support management reviews, customer audits and proposal negotiations, plus prepare explanations of cost estimates for presentation
Participate in crafting pricing strategy by working closely with both technical and administrative staff
You’ll be working in a quick paced, dynamic environment so put on your running shoes and be ready to go
Qualification
Required
7+ years 'hands-on' accounting and finance experience preferably in a 'defense' contractor environment
Prior government and commercial proposal/contracting experience
Must have familiarity with project and proposal management, as well as cost estimating principles and system compliance
Must have a comprehensive understanding of cost estimating concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices
Ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of problems of diverse scope
Proven understanding of Corporate Finance
Ability to perform complex case analysis
Experience modeling innovative pricing strategies
Ability to develop and support Estimating Relationship
Provide pricing leadership during fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award
Analyze historical cost data and trends to enhance cost estimating accuracy and efficiency
Experience with ProPricer
Excellent system skills and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to create complex financial models in response to RFP Requirements
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent professional experience, in Finance, Accounting or related area
US citizenship required
Preferred
MBA in Finance, Accounting or related field
Talent for negotiating
Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.16BKey Investors
UK Space AgencyNASA
2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M
Leadership Team
Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
Don Buchman
President Aviation
Recent News
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