Senior Pricing Analyst - Costa Mesa, California, United States

ABOUT THE TEAM · Anduril's Finance Department is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to join our team. The Finance department is responsible for pricing government and commercial proposals to maintain, scale, and diversify our existing portfolio. · ABOUT THE JOB · As a Senior Pricin ...

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Finance Department is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to join our team. The Finance department is responsible for pricing government and commercial proposals to maintain, scale, and diversify our existing portfolio.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Senior Pricing Analyst, you will be developing and analyzing cost proposals for various types of government solicitations and contracts. The right person for this role has a deep understanding of cost estimating, pricing strategy, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. If you are someone who is team oriented, thinks strategically, and enjoys the fast paced environment of a growing company then this role is for you. In this role you will be supporting multiple Anduril business lines, working directly with company executives, and helping drive business line pricing strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead proposal development efforts, owning kick-offs and proposal review meetings
• Prepare timely, high quality, detailed, and compliant cost proposals for government and commercial solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Exercise significant autonomy in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent pricing recommendations to support customer negotiations
• Determine new product introduction pricing strategy by collaborating with business development, product management, and finance teams
• Ensure cost proposal complies with solicitation instructions, government regulations, corporate policies, FAR, and requirements specific to CPFF, T&M, and FFP contracts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements and basis of estimates and translate them into a compliant cost proposal
• Organize cost proposals into the required format, and ensure all cost elements are accounted for, assumptions are documented, and necessary cross-referencing is included
• Coordinate with the contracts and program management teams on proposal documents and responses to government proposal requests while adhering to deadlines and submission requirements
• Ensure consistent and accurate pricing information between cost proposals
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all pricing templates, proposal files, supporting documentation, and historical data
• Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits as required
• Maintain and update proposal pricing templates for both internal and external use
• Update and maintain proposal tracking metrics
• Work with our growth team to track upcoming and awarded opportunities and ensure a proper handoff to program operations teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, mathematical or related business field
• At least 3 years of directly related experience in proposal/pricing/cost development for Government contracts and be familiar with CPFF, FFP, and T&M contracts/subcontracts – specifically strong knowledge of how indirect rates work and burden costs
• Must be proficient in Word and PowerPoint and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Salesforce experience highly preferred
• Secret clearance preferred, but not required
• Experience with Pro Pricer preferred, but not required
• Knowledge and experience working with DCAA and DCMA
• Knowledge of US Government contracting including FAR/ DFARs experience
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

US Salary Range

$129,000 - $171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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