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Classification and Regression

Bias vs. Variance Tradeoff

<p>Imagine you are asked to build a machine learning model to decide new loan approvals for a
financial firm. You ask the data department in the company for a subset of data to get started
working on the problem. The data includes different features about applicants such as age,
occupation, zip code, height, number of children, favorite color, etc. You decide to build
multiple machine learning models to test out different ideas before settling on the best one.</p>

<p>How would you explain the bias-variance tradeoff with regards to
building and choosing a model to use?</p>


<p>What are the key differences between classification models and regression models?</p>


<p>What is the MOST important difference between regression and classification models?</p>


What is the MOST important difference between regression and classification models?

Classification vs Regression

Challenge

<h5>Pricing Analyst II </h5><p>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. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents. </p><p>The Pricing Analyst II supports activities associated with the development of cost/price proposals, including strategic planning, analysis, spreadsheet development, and budget analysis under the supervision from senior pricing personnel. This is a remote position; a candidate local to an Amentum HQ facility (Chantilly, VA, or Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. US citizenship is required. </p><h5>Essential Responsibilities: </h5><ul> <li>Analyze solicitations to determine proposal requirements </li><li>Prepares cost models, cost narratives and any other cost/price volume requirements </li><li>Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures </li><li>Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements </li><li>Support senior pricing personnel in developing and implementing proposal strategies for achieving company objectives </li><li>Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities </li><li>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 </li></ul> <h5>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </h5><ul> <li>Understanding of proposal development and strategy that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts into acquiring new and follow-on business </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) </li><li>Working knowledge of U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities </li><li>Knowledge of the components of basis of estimates and bills of materials </li><li>Advanced Excel and Mathematical Skills </li></ul> <h5>Education and/or Experience: </h5><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years' experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college </li><li>Three (3) years' 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; 0-2 years' experience with a Master's degree. </li><li>Experience in base operations support, range operations, Space Force, Aviation contracts is preferred </li><li>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. Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. </li></ul> <p>Travel may be required, 10-20% </p><p>Compensation Details: $69k - 86k </p><p>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. </p><p>Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: </p><ul> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Paid time off and holidays </li><li>Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) </li><li>Educational reimbursement </li><li>Parental leave </li><li>Employee stock purchase plan </li><li>Tax-saving options </li><li>Disability and life insurance </li><li>Pet insurance </li></ul> <p>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. </p>

<p>Amentum is currently collecting resumes and building a pipeline of qualified candidates for upcoming opportunities. While this role is not yet an active opening, candidates who apply may be considered when positions become available. We are seeking a Engineering Manager, Leadership, Engineer, Manager, Technical, Team Leader, Manufacturing, Business Services</p>

<div><h2>Foreign Investment Risk Analyst (CFIUS)</h2><p>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.</p><p>The position provides analysis of the national security risks posed by transactions before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the U.S. Telecommunications Services Sector (informally, Team Telecom), particularly as they relate to U.S. Critical Infrastructure, as well as supply chain risk analysis for information and communications technology and services (ICTS) transactions under Executive Order 13873. Personnel will be expected to actively engage with DHS leadership, operational component personnel, inter-agency partners, and other external POCs in conducting risk-based analyses of transactions before these bodies.</p><p>Candidates will be responsible for guiding CFIUS, Team Telecom, and/or ICTS cases through the entire interagency process from the initial case filing to the ultimate disposition. Candidates will be called upon to provide frequent verbal and written case status updates, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and protect DHS mission equities, and produce formal case decision documentation for the appropriate DHS clearing official, up to and including the Secretary of Homeland Security. Such cases adhere to strict statutory or Executive Order timelines, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple cascading deadlines across several open cases.</p><p>The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting all facets of the case review process including:</p><ul><li>Intra-agency and interagency coordination</li><li>Threat, vulnerability, consequence, and risk analysis</li><li>Risk mitigation strategy development and implementation</li><li>Compliance monitoring and enforcement</li></ul><p>Candidates must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and team-focused, with demonstrably strong interpersonal, research, and critical thinking skills. The ability to write succinctly for an executive policy audience and manage deadlines will be paramount.</p><p>Strong candidates should also possess a combination of the following:</p><ul><li>Experience writing for and briefing senior executives/leadership</li><li>Intra-agency and interagency coordination experience</li><li>Experience as an intelligence consumer</li><li>Experience with supply chain risk management/analysis</li><li>Knowledge of US principles of U.S. critical infrastructure</li><li>Experience with supply chain risk management/analysis</li></ul><p>Required:</p><ul><li>Bachelors or higher degree</li><li>8 years minimum with a BA or BS/ 5 years minimum with higher degree</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products</li><li>Active Top Secret US Government Clearance with DHS suitability. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Top Secret Clearance.</li></ul><p>Work Environment:</p><ul><li>This position is performed in a traditional office environment.</li></ul><p>Physical Demands:</p><ul><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li></ul><p>Compensation and Benefits</p><p>Hiring salary range is $100k-$120K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and the abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)</p><p>This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com</p><p>Compensation Details: $110,000 - $120,000</p><p>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.</p><p>Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:</p><ul><li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Paid time off and holidays</li><li>Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)</li><li>Educational reimbursement</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Employee stock purchase plan</li><li>Tax-saving options</li><li>Disability and life insurance</li><li>Pet insurance</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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, 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.</p></div>

<p>Amentum provides mission critical intelligence, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, digital forensics, and threat finance analysis across multi-functional teams supporting a global mission. Our analysts directly support the USACIC mission of Army CI/CT support through expert language and intelligence professionals. We employ teaming concepts in a fast-paced mission cycle providing analysts with the ability to operationalize intelligence throughout the world in near real-time. As an experienced CI Specialists, you will support the mission to identify, monitor, and assess foreign intelligence efforts attempting collection of sensitive national security information on U.S. persons, activities and interests, including threats posed by emerging technologies to U.S. operations and interests. The CI Specialist applies understanding of foreign intelligence capabilities / activities and U.S. and foreign partner CI capabilities and TTPs for in-depth analytic research and production of all-source CI studies and contributes to developing CI strategies. Work Schedule: Position is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, with core hours between 9am-3pm daily. Essential Responsibilities: * Conduct, develop, produce, and present programs of instruction in specified collection operations TTPs, and related or supporting processes, relevant to the various human intelligence and technical intelligence operations under DoD authorities. * Provide research and analysis of existing and emerging threats and vulnerabilities to the Army Commanders and their Staff. * Provide recommendations regarding the management, coordination, and training executed by the Detachment. * Analyze and develop recommendations regarding the Operations Calendar to ensure requirements levied are executable against current tasks to ensure there are no conflicts, and training requirements are synchronized with operations. * Conduct analysis and provide reports on personnel operations tempo to Government Team/Branch/Division Chiefs. * Provide an analysis of finalized products, including Damage Assessments, Threat Assessments, and OPSEC Assessments to supported organizations. * Monitor and disseminate all operations orders received from higher headquarters and ensure completion of all required administrative tasks and Army mandatory training. * Conduct analysis and provide recommendations to the commander on the training readiness of the unit. * Analyze and compare unit compliance with AR 350-1 training requirements, and additional requirements levied by the higher headquarters and the unit commander. * Provide analysis of trends within the Battalion for use in future planning and efficiency improvement. Provide recommendations for the scheduling of training events. Process requests for training for all Detachment personnel. * Analyze and report the status of required training across the detachment. * Analyze and provide recommendations for the coordination of resources for training and in the unit's knowledge management processes. * Support deliverables to include CI, CT, HUMINT or Technical Analysis Training AARs; Strategic Plans Analysis; Strategic Communications, Transformation, Modernization or Planning AARs; SOPs and/or TTPs; Conference AARs; CONOPS, OPLANS, and OPORDS. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Office environment with limited physical requirements, position does require mental demands to gather and analyze information to support intelligence and operations. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 14 years' relevant intelligence analysis experience; with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years, or High school diploma and 20 years of relevant experience, or Associate degree and 16 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience. Must have experience with all the following: AR 381-12 (Threat Awareness and Reporting Program); AR 381-20 (US Army Counterintelligence); AR 381-10 (US Intelligence); and DoDI 5240.23 (CI Activities in Cyberspace). Must be a graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent. Clearance Required:TS/SCI Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 14 years' relevant intelligence analysis experience; with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years, or High school diploma and 20 years of relevant experience, or Associate degree and 16 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 12 years of relevant experience. Minimum Years of Experience:Based on education listed above Required Certifications:Graduate of in-residence Fundamentals of Intelligence Analysis course or Military Service equivalent Compensation Details: $135,000 - $145,000 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. javelin Compensation Details: $135,000 - $145,000 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: 02/19/2026 - 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 .bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca</p>

<p><b>Amentum</b> 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. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents. </p><p>The <b>Pricing Analyst II</b> supports activities associated with the development of cost/price proposals, including strategic planning, analysis, spreadsheet development, and budget analysis under the supervision from senior pricing personnel. This is a remote position; a candidate local to an Amentum HQ facility (Chantilly, VA, or Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. US citizenship is required. </p><h5>ESSENTIAL Responsibilities: </h5><br> <ul><li>Analyze solicitations to determine proposal requirements </li><li>Prepares cost models, cost narratives and any other cost/price volume requirements </li><li>Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures </li><li>Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements <br></li> <li>Support senior pricing personnel in developing and implementing proposal strategies for achieving company objectives </li><li>Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities </li><li>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 </li><br> </ul><h5>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </h5><ul><li>Understanding of proposal development and strategy that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts into acquiring new and follow-on business </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) </li><li>Working knowledge of U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities </li><li>Knowledge of the components of basis of estimates and bills of materials </li><li>Advanced Excel and Mathematical Skills </li><br> </ul><h5>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: </h5><ul><li>Bachelors degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college </li><li>Three (3) years 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; 0-2 years experience with a Masters degree. </li><li>Experience in base operations support, range operations, Space Force, Aviation contracts is preferred </li><li>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. Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. </li><br> </ul><h5>Travel </h5><ul><li>Travel may be required, 10-20% </li><br> </ul><p>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. </p>#J-18808-Ljbffr

<p><b>Amentum</b> 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. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents. </p><p>The <b>Pricing Analyst V</b> 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 Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. <b>US citizenship is required.</b> </p><h5>Principal Responsibilities </h5><br> <ul><li>Oversees cost/price volume responses for medium to complex proposals with minimal supervision </li><li>Prepares cost models, cost narratives and any other cost/price volume requirements </li><li>Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures </li><li>Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements </li><li>Develops and implements proposal strategies for achieving company objectives </li><li>Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities </li><li>Acts as a mentor, coordinating and directing other members of the pricing staff on larger complex proposals </li><li>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 </li><br> </ul><h5>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities </h5><ul><li>Understanding of proposal development and strategy that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts in acquiring new and follow-on business </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) </li><li>Working knowledge of U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities </li><li>Extensive knowledge of the components of basis of estimates and bills of materials </li><li>Advanced Excel and mathematical skills </li><br> </ul><h5>Education & Experience </h5><ul><li>Bachelors degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college </li><li>Twelve (12) years 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; 8 years experience with a Masters degree. </li><li>Experience in base operations support, range operations, Space Force, Aviation contracts is preferred </li><li>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. Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. </li><li>US Citizenship is Required. </li><br> </ul><h5>Travel </h5><ul><li>Travel may be required, 10-20% </li><br> </ul><br> <h5>Compensation & Benefits </h5><p>HIRING SALARY RANGE: $156k - $172k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) </p><p>This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com </p><p>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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) . </p>#J-18808-Ljbffr

<h5>Pricing Analyst V - Commercial </h5><p>The Pricing Analyst V 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 Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. US citizenship is required. </p><p><strong>Principal Responsibilities:</strong> </p><ul> <li>Develop and execute commercial pricing strategies aligning with contract cost and pricing principles, aimed at acquiring new and follow-on business opportunities. </li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure pricing proposals meet strategic and financial goals. </li><li>Apply a deep understanding of commercial pricing strategies to develop competitive pricing models. </li><li>Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to requirements </li><li>Stay current with industry trends and best practices in commercial real estate and facilities management. </li><li>Assist in identifying and developing new business opportunities and commercial procedures and policies. </li><li>Acts as a mentor, coordinating and directing other members of the pricing staff on larger complex proposals </li><li>Ensures compliance with company and external policies and procedures </li></ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</strong> </p><ul> <li>Deep understanding of the commercial real estate and facilities management (IFM) industry </li><li>Extensive knowledge of commercial pricing strategy </li><li>Profound understanding of proposal development, including strategy and contract cost and pricing principles. </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders. </li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong mathematical skills for detailed financial analysis. </li><li>Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses </li><li>Extensive experience with the components of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and Bills of Materials (BOMs). </li><li>Proven ability to develop and implement commercial pricing strategies. </li><li>Knowledge of commercial procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities is a plus </li></ul> <p><strong>Education and Experience:</strong> </p><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years' experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college </li><li>Twelve (12) years' 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; 8 years' experience with a master's degree. </li><li>Specific experience in Commercial IFM is required </li><li>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. Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. </li></ul> <p><strong>Travel</strong> </p><p>Travel may be required, 10-20% </p><p>Compensation & Benefits </p><p>HIRING SALARY RANGE: $156k- $172k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) </p><p>This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com </p><p>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. </p>

<p><b>Amentum</b> 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. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents. </p><p>The <b>Pricing Analyst V</b> 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 Fort Worth, TX) or with the ability to travel is preferred. <b>US citizenship is required.</b> </p><h5>Principal Responsibilities: </h5><br> <ul><li>Oversees cost/price volume responses for medium to complex proposals with minimal supervision </li><li>Prepares cost models, cost narratives and any other cost/price volume requirements </li><li>Ensures compliance with the estimating system manual as well as other policies and procedures </li><li>Performs quality assurance reviews to ensure that cost/price volume components are accurate and responsive to solicitation requirements </li><li>Develops and implements proposal strategies for achieving company objectives </li><li>Provides pricing guidance and support, as required, to field personnel performing pricing related activities </li><li>Acts as a mentor, coordinating and directing other members of the pricing staff on larger complex proposals </li><li>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 </li><br> </ul><h5>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </h5><ul><li>Understanding of proposal development and strategy that includes contract cost and pricing principles that translates efforts in acquiring new and follow-on business </li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to review and write pricing narrative responses </li><li>Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) </li><li>Working knowledge of U.S. Government structure and agency acquisition procedures and policies for identifying and developing potential business opportunities </li><li>Extensive knowledge of the components of basis of estimates and bills of materials </li><li>Advanced Excel and mathematical skills </li><br> </ul><h5>Education & Experience: </h5><ul><li>Bachelors degree in an associated discipline; two (2) years experience in contracts or pricing may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college </li><li>Twelve (12) years 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; 8 years experience with a Masters degree. </li><li>Experience in base operations support, range operations, Space Force, Aviation contracts is preferred </li><li>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. Must be able to work extended hours, often with short notice, to meet deadlines. </li><li>US Citizenship is Required. </li><br> </ul><h5>Travel </h5><ul><li>Travel may be required, 10-20% </li><br> </ul><br> <h5>Compensation & Benefits </h5><p>HIRING SALARY RANGE: $156k - $172k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) </p><p>This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com </p><p>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. </p>#J-18808-Ljbffr

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