Pricing Manager

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Pricing Manager is responsible for leading the pricing and estimating function to ensure the development of accurate, compliant, and competitive proposals for both commercial and government customers. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership to assigned Pricing Analysts and oversees the preparation, review, and submission of cost and pricing data in accordance with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Position Responsibilities

* Oversee and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned Pricing Analysts and associated staff

* Ensure Estimating System compliance, advise leadership of pricing requirements/obligations and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.

* Prepare procedures and work instructions as necessary to assure compliance with both internal and government directives.

* Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for protection of company pricing approach, satisfaction of customer specifications/requirements and adherence to company policy.

* Provide in-depth knowledge of FAR and other applicable government regulations as they relate to Estimating / Pricing

* Prepare dynamic pricing models for Commercial & Government Customers

* Prepare cost estimate packages that are statically correct and can be supported through historical, empirical data and / or estimating theory.

* Generate reliable cost estimates that accurately reflect the cost and customer requirements.

* Organize data and estimates from various functional areas into cohesive, auditable and consistence cost packages.

* Must be able to demonstrate advanced MS Excel and Word skills

* Must be a team player, proactive, and possess excellent problem solving and organizational skills

* Potential travel of 10% or greater to meet proposal requirements.

* Able to obtain secret clearance

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent (MBA preferred)

* 8-10 years of experience in relevant disciplines.

* 1-4 years of supervisory experience.

* In-depth understanding of Government acquisition policies, regulations and proposal compliance requirements.

* Relevant experience in the Federal & Commercial contracting environment

* Comprehensive knowledge of pricing, contracts, and business management

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

* Proficient in use of Pro Pricer

* Risk and quantitative analysis skills

* US DOD, International & Commercial Pricing Experience across various types of programs (Production, Spares, Logistics, Research and Development and Services)

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of people.

* Dynamic, Self-Starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments.

* Ability to manage multiple, critical projects simultaneously and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

* In-depth knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles (CAS) and FAR

Physical 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 or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) is required, per ITAR definition

* Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$108,275 - $153,615

Aero Vironment 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.

ITAR Requirement:

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 Aero Vironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment'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.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more…