Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have approximately 50,000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.
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 with the ability to travel is preferred. This position is US remote telework and US citizenship is required.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Oversees cost/price volume responses for medium to complex proposals with minimal supervision
- Prepares cost models, cost narratives and any other cost/price volume requirements
- Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures
- Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements
- Develops and implements proposal strategies for achieving company objectives
- Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities
- Acts as a mentor, coordinating and directing other members of the pricing staff on larger complex proposals
- Interfaces with Operations, Business Development and Functional Support groups to obtain/develop data necessary for developing prices or other components of a cost/price volume
- Leads Pricing function in close cooperation with the capture/proposal team, leads the development of strategic pricing strategies, identifying risks, and interpreting solicitation requirements when applicable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of proposal development and strategy that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts in acquiring new and follow-on business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses
- Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
- Working knowledge of U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities
- Extensive knowledge of the components of basis of estimates and bills of materials
- Data-driven and continuous learning mindset — Candidates should demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly, including leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks, synthesize information, improve communication, and accelerate problem solving while maintaining human judgment and accountability.
- Ability to evaluate and apply emerging technologies — Candidates should be comfortable assessing new AI-enabled tools and processes, identifying practical use cases, validating outputs, understanding limitations/risk, and incorporating AI responsibly into day-to-day work.
- Demonstrated AI fluency and workflow integration — Candidates should have experience using AI tools to enhance workflows, productivity, decision-making, customer experiences, business outcomes, or operational efficiency.
- Advanced Excel and mathematical skills
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience leading pricing strategies/structures, complex pricing analysis and complex financial modeling.
- Demonstrated experience supporting advanced energy solutions, sustainability initiatives, and environmental programs for the nation’s defense, Department of Energy, and commercial partners preferred
Minimum Qualifications:
- Typically 12 years with a Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline, or Masters degree and 8 years (two (2) years’ experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college) 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.
- Experience supporting the nation's defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors across key areas, including base operations support and infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise IT, as well as intelligence and analysis preferred.
- Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines.
- US Citizenship is Required.
- Currently holding a US Security Clearance or ability to obtain a US Security Clearance is preferred.
Compensation Details:
$148k - $185k
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:
07/06/2026 - Until Filled
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.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
