Senior Analyst, Pricing Operations

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

12h•$98,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a Senior Pricing Operations Analyst, you will partner with Anduril's Product Line leadership (Business Development, Proposal Managers, Program Management, and FP&A) to execute financial analyses and proposal cost volumes. These strategic efforts often require complex financial models, business-case analysis, and rate analysis as we establish and expand our presence in new markets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering
5+ years of experience in Finance, DoD or Engineering Finance exposure a plus
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and implement financial analysis tools and processes, such as pricing cost models to support strategic pursuits
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA)
You are self-driven and relentlessly proactive. You don’t need someone to tell you to “move”. You just move.
You are a problem solver; You proactively step into the gap to offer solutions yourself
You have strong analytical aptitude. You intuitively think about problems in terms of numbers and models, and you are able to execute analyses quickly in Excel
You are comfortable communicating broadly and having a lot of eyes on your work. This role can at-times require comms to large groups and senior leadership
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in Estimating & Pricing / Material Estimating / Defense Contracting Finance
Experience in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations
Experience with ProPricer
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, complex formulas) and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, Palantir Foundry, NetSuite) and financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

Lead and track strategic proposals; from opportunity to award, you are responsible for ensuring progress, compliance, and financial alignment with business objectives across multiple markets
Prepare cost and price proposals for federal and commercial solicitations, including U.S. DoD and International customers
Generate submission-ready cost proposal artifacts; Ensure cost proposals comply with solicitation instructions, government regulations (FAR, DFARS, TINA), and corporate policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand technical requirements, basis of estimates, risks, and opportunities, and translate them into compliant cost proposals for diverse markets
Develop comprehensive pricing models, templates, and training utilized by business line pricing teams
Exercise significant autonomy in leading process improvement projects and analyzing proposal estimates
Conduct risk analysis, what-ifs, and cost realism assessments to ensure pricing accuracy and executability across different market contexts
Continually assess and improve the estimating processes and tools used by the team to maintain efficiency and accuracy
Support audit reviews by government agencies, ensuring transparency and adherence to cost estimating policies and procedures

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.
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.
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.