Lead Pricing and Costing Analyst (Defense)

Location: Remote (USA); the role supports the Defense Solutions business unit and is associated with the Santa Clarita, California facility.

Salary: $108,900–$145,200 annual salary, plus bonus.

Company

hirify.global Defense Solutions develops and integrates hardware-level systems and advanced package designs for aerospace and defense customers.

What you will do

• Lead cost and pricing activities for complex development and production proposals from RFP through award, including negotiations and responses to cost and pricing RFIs.
• Develop and validate proposal cost bases covering engineering estimates, materials, labor, overhead, third-party costs, and consolidated Bills of Materials.
• Create pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, contractual requirements, risk, and long-term business objectives.
• Analyze cost drivers, assumptions, risks, gaps, and opportunities, then present recommendations and pricing packages to senior leadership.
• Maintain direct and indirect rates in ProPricer and develop standardized costing models, methodologies, and tools.
• Lead post-award cost analysis, support customer negotiations, and improve proposal pricing practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in proposal cost development, pricing, financial analysis, or a comparable role, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high technology.
• Extensive experience with government and commercial proposal pricing, including CPFF, FFP, and T&M contracts.
• Strong practical knowledge of FAR principles, including FAR 14, 15, 16, and 31.
• ProPricer experience is required. Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and proposal cost analysis is expected.
• Experience with integrated ERP systems, preferably SAP, plus strong analytical, presentation, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with cost and revenue analysis, audits, and post-award cost analysis.
• Familiarity with the defense and aerospace industry, U.S. government customers, and government contracting practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Referral program, recognition program, and competitive pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan and an inclusive, supportive culture.
• The position may involve access to export-controlled information and additional security screening.