Role Description
The Pricing Analyst III will be responsible for preparing cost and price proposals of medium to high complexity utilizing the principles of cost accounting standards and the Company’s Estimating System. This includes working closely with team members in an often-dynamic quick turn environment on solicitation requirements, pricing strategies, risk identification, and regulatory compliance of all proposals. The ideal candidate is highly inquisitive, demonstrates a strong financial acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and excels in building strong partnerships across the organization. This is a remote position; a candidate local to an Amentum HQ facility (Chantilly, VA or Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. US citizenship is required.
Principal Responsibilities
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Interfaces with Operations and Functional Support groups to obtain data necessary for developing prices or other components of a cost/price volume.
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Reviews data obtained and develops pricing models for medium to complex change order or modification proposals with minimal supervision.
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Develops and implements proposal strategies for achieving company objectives.
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Capable of developing robust and accurate cost models from the ground up as well as skillfully adapting and refining existing templates to ensure desired outcomes.
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Demonstrate a strong ability to thoroughly analyze and interpret Request for Proposals (RFPs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and Statements of Work (SOWs), ensuring that all cost models accurately reflect customer requirements, compliance criteria, and deliverables outlined in these documents.
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Ability to write a basic cost narrative in line with company pricing methodologies and Government Request for Proposal guidelines when required.
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Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures.
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Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements.
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Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities.
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Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to junior pricing team members while fostering collaboration with senior-level pricing professionals to ensure best practices and optimal outcomes.
Qualifications
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Experience in developing Price Proposals that include Service Contract Act Wage Determinations, and Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with labor unions.
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Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume proposal environment with quick turnaround requirements, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities to produce a large volume of high-quality material with keen attention to detail.
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Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, while producing polished and professional-quality work products.
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Knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
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Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
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Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
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Demonstrate an emerging fluency with AI and its integration into workflows — Candidates should have some experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.
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Advanced Excel experience and mathematical skills.
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Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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Must possess excellent analytical skills.
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Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines.
Education & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5-years of proposal pricing experience.
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Additional education may be substituted for experience, or additional experience may be substituted for education (generally 2 years of experience equals 1 year of education).
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US Citizenship is required to apply.
Travel
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10%-15% Travel may be required.
Compensation Details
$106k - 135K. The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits
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Health, dental, and vision insurance.
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Paid time off and holidays.
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Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
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Educational reimbursement.
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Parental leave.
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Employee stock purchase plan.
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Tax-saving options.
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Disability and life insurance.
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Pet insurance.
Original Posting
05/26/2026 - Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
