Pricing Strategist Principal

The Pricing Strategist Principal leads activities associated with the development of cost/price proposals, including strategic planning, analysis, spreadsheet development, and budget analysis.  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:

• Develop and execute commercial pricing strategies aligning with contract cost and pricing principles, aimed at acquiring new and follow-on business opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pricing proposals meet strategic and financial goals.

• Apply a deep understanding of commercial pricing strategies to develop competitive pricing models.

• Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to requirements

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in commercial real estate and facilities management.

• Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities and commercial procedures and policies.

• Acts as a mentor, coordinating and directing other members of the pricing staff on larger complex proposals

• Ensures compliance with company and external policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Deep understanding of the commercial real estate and facilities management (IFM) industry

• Extensive knowledge of commercial pricing strategy

• Profound understanding of proposal development, including strategy and contract cost and pricing principles.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong mathematical skills for detailed financial analysis.

• Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses

• Extensive experience with the components of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Proven ability to develop and implement commercial pricing strategies.

• Knowledge of commercial procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities is a plus

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years’ experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college

• Twelve (12) years’ experience in cost proposal preparation or cost proposal development; relevant finance experience may be considered for some years in lieu of cost proposal preparation and development; 8 years’ experience with a master’s degree.

• Specific experience in Commercial IFM is required

• 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.  Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines.

Travel

Travel may be required, 10-20%

Compensation Details:

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 Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

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.

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