FP&A Senior Analyst / Senior Analyst, Estimating & Pricing

Posted 5/27/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. OUR VALUES Be the offset.   We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity. What would it take?  We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results. It’s the people.  Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. YOUR MISSION   True Anomaly's Finance team is seeking a sharp, analytically driven  FP&A Senior Analyst / Analyst  with a focus on  estimating and pricing  to support our growing portfolio of spacecraft, software, and payloads .  This is a high-impact, high-visibility role embedded at the intersection of business development, program management, and finance where your work directly shapes how we compete for and win critical space superiority contracts.   As an FP&A analyst, you'll partner cross-functionally on both how we  win new business  (proposal cost builds, pricing strategy) and how we  run the business  (forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting) across a mix of government contract types and emerging commercial opportunities.      What You'll Do   Build and maintain  cost estimates and pricing models  for government proposals across fixed-price, cost-plus, and T&M contract structures, incorporating labor, materials, subcontractors, and indirect rates   Develop and refine  wrap rate and indirect rate structures  (fringe, overhead, G&A) to support competitive and compliant pricing   Partner with business development and program managers to craft  pricing strategies  that balance competitiveness with financial sustainability across hardware (spacecraft, payloads) and software (AI/SaaS) offerings   Support  cost and price analyses  to inform bid strategy and internal resource planning   Assist in building and maintaining  financial models  for new and existing programs and products, including revenue forecasting, cash flow projections, and scenario analysis   Key contributor to  FP&A planning cycles  including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and variance analysis at the program and business unit level   Support preparation of each enterprise- and  program-level financial reporting  for internal leadership and external stakeholders   Partner cross-functionally with program finance, program managers, and operations to provide forward-looking insights on contract performance and pipeline conversion   Help develop pricing frameworks for  software and service offerings , including recurring revenue, licensing, and usage-based models where applicable   Leverage and help improve  FP&A tools and data pipelines  to increase the speed and accuracy of estimates and financial models     Required Qualifications   2–4 years of experience in FP&A, cost estimating, pricing, or program finance within the  U.S. defense, aerospace & defense, or government contracting  sector   Strong financial modeling skills in Excel; comfortable working with large, complex datasets   Proficiency in  indirect rate structures and wrap rate development , including fringe, overhead, and G&A   Hands-on experience building  cost estimates and price-to-win models  for government proposals   Understanding of  government contract structures : cost-plus (CPFF, CPIF), firm fixed price (FFP), and time & materials (T&M)   Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike     Preferred Qualifications   Working knowledge of  FAR/DFARS  and the financial implications of compliance in cost estimating and pricing   Experience pricing or modeling  hardware + software hybrid programs  (e.g., a platform with an embedded software/AI component)   Familiarity with  ASC 606 revenue recognition  and its application to both government contracts and software/SaaS models   Exposure to  SaaS, licensing, or usage-based revenue models  in a defense or dual-use technology context   Familiarity with  DCAA audit requirements  and cost accounting standards (CAS)   Experience at an  early-stage or growth-stage defense technology company   Curiosity about and openness to  AI-enabled tools  that improve financial modeling, estimating, or reporting workflows   COMPENSATION   Base Salary:  $115,000-$165,000 Equity + Benefits  including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave    Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.     ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS   Work Location — We observe a hybrid work environment, and expect four days per week in office at the Company’s Denver, CO Headquarters or Long Beach, CA hub   Work environment —The work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.   Physical demands —The physical demands of the job include bending, sitting, lifting and driving.   This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.  

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