Lead Pricing and Costing Analyst

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Lead cost and pricing activities for complex development and production proposals from RFP through award, including negotiations and cost/pricing RFIs.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $108,900 - $145,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal cost development and pricing strategies, with a strong understanding of FAR principles and experience in financial analysis. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing complex proposals while ensuring compliance with government contracting practices.

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Proposal Cost DevelopmentPricing StrategiesFAR PrinciplesProPricerFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisFinancial ModelingProposal Pricing MethodologiesCost StructuresRisk AnalysisConsolidated Bills of MaterialsCost/Price RFIsCost Volume PreparationCosting ModelsProcess Improvements

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadershipCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointIntegrated ERP SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseGovernment ContractingManufacturingHigh-Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cost and pricing activities for complex development and production proposals from RFP through award, including negotiations and cost/pricing RFIs.
Lead development and validation of proposal cost bases, including engineering BOEs, product and material costs, labor, overhead, and third-party costs.
Develop and recommend pricing strategies balancing competitiveness, profitability, risk, contractual requirements, and business objectives.
Provide technical leadership to Proposal Analysts and cross-functional proposal team members.
Analyze cost data and assumptions, identify cost drivers, risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership.
Prepare and review Cost Volumes, Sweep Packages, pricing packages, and supporting financial analyses.
Lead pricing reviews and present strategies, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop and maintain consolidated Bills of Materials and ensure proposal material costing accuracy.
Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Product Management, Finance, and other functions to establish and document cost bases.
Lead costing and pricing for third-party items and incorporate quotations and risk considerations.
Maintain and update direct and indirect rates in ProPricer.
Perform closed-loop analysis comparing post-award actual costs with bid assumptions.
Develop standardized costing and pricing models, methodologies, and tools.
Identify and implement process improvements for proposal cost and pricing tools and processes.
Advise senior proposal, business unit, product, finance, and stakeholder leadership on complex costing and pricing matters.
Support proposal pricing best practices, standards, and processes.
Ensure timely completion and required approvals for proposal pricing activities.
Provide expert support during customer negotiations and internal reviews.
Manage multiple complex proposals and competing priorities.
Resolve ambiguous or highly complex costing and pricing issues with limited direction.
Contribute to continuous improvement and consistency in proposal costing and pricing practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
6+ years of related experience in proposal cost development, pricing, financial analysis, or a comparable role, preferably within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-technology environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience developing cost and pricing strategies for government and commercial proposals.
Strong understanding and practical application of FAR principles, including FAR 14, 15, 16, and 31.
Extensive experience pricing CPFF, FFP, and T&M contract types for sole-source and competitive bids.
Experience with ProPricer is required.
Advanced experience with proposal cost development, cost analysis, and financial modeling.
Strong knowledge of proposal pricing methodologies, cost structures, and risk analysis.
Ability to lead complex proposals and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Ability to develop, evaluate, and defend pricing recommendations to senior leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong experience working with integrated ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Experience preparing and validating consolidated Bills of Materials.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority proposals and deliver results within demanding deadlines.
Ability to work independently while providing leadership and direction to others.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, exercise sound business judgment, and develop solutions to complex problems with minimal supervision.
Strong collaboration skills across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, Program Management, Product Management, and Business Unit leadership.
Commitment to continuous improvement and ability to implement process improvements.
Familiarity with the defense and aerospace industry, U.S. government customers, and government contracting practices is highly desirable.
Position may require exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Bonus