Senior Pricing Analyst (R3535)
San Diego Metro Area
Finance Division – Finance /
Full Time Employee /
On-site
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
Job description:
At Shield AI, we’re not just building world-class autonomous systems—we’re empowering mission-driven innovators to make a global impact. If you're a pricing expert eager to drive real change, collaborate with passionate teammates, and contribute to work that truly matters, this is where you belong.
As a seasoned Pricing Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in crafting cost and pricing strategies that win key RFPs. Your expertise will ensure every proposal is not only accurate and compliant—but also smart, strategic, and aligned with our bold vision for the future.
What you'll do:
- Develop cost and price proposals of varying sizes and complexities for RFP solicitations, ensuring strict compliance with company policies and FAR/DFAR regulations.
- Conduct margin analysis to align pricing strategies with organizational targets.
- Gain expertise in Shield AI product and project pricing strategies, collaborating closely with Proposal Managers to ensure accurate cost estimates and timely proposal submissions.
- Provide insightful cost and pricing analysis to direct management, ensuring senior leadership is aware of risks and opportunities identified during the pricing process.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with key departments, including Contracts, Business Development, Engineering, Production & Supply Chain, Accounting, and FP&A.
- Support various programmatic ad hoc requests as needed, adapting to evolving business demands.
Required qualifications:
- Experience in government contracting, including expertise in various contract types such as Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, and Time & Materials (T&M).
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, FAR/DFAR, and CAS regulations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial practices.
- 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 years specializing in government contracting pricing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a business-related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to convey complex financial insights effectively.
- A track record of dedication, trustworthiness, and high standards, consistently demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, and kindness in team environments.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables, and complex formulas.
- Knowledge of indirect rate structures, including overhead, G&A, and fringe benefits calculations.
- Proficiency in project planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel, to support proposal development and cost estimation
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Contracts, Business Development, Product Management, Program Management, and Supply Chain
- Clearance is preferred but not required.
$85,000 - $120,000 a year
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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