["Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2","Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2"]

Other Professional

Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2 Renton, WA Posted: 6/18/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218610

Job Category:

Other Professional

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

24

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2

?? Renton, WA

?? Job ID: 218610

?? $37.00 - $42.50 per hour

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About the Role

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Estimating & Pricing Specialist 2 to join our dynamic team in Renton, WA. This hybrid role supports both estimating and pricing functions, contributing across the full program lifecycle-from design and build through aftermarket support.

You will play a key role in developing cost estimates, pricing strategies, and business analyses that support competitive and compliant proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and validate cost estimates and pricing data

• Evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and assemble pricing proposals

• Support estimating and pricing activities across program lifecycle stages

• Build and maintain pricing models and structured data systems

• Perform financial, risk, and competitive analyses to support decision-making

• Develop and apply estimating rates, factors, and methodologies

• Maintain program databases and ensure data integrity

• Support compliance initiatives, including policy development and training

• Collaborate across estimating and pricing teams to support shared objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of related experience in estimating, pricing, finance, or similar field

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Solid communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in defense, aerospace, or government contracting

• Familiarity with pricing models and financial analysis tools

• Knowledge of estimating methodologies and proposal development

Core Skills Required

• Advanced Excel proficiency

• Estimating and pricing analysis

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Work Schedule

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite per week

• Flexible start time between 5:30 AM - 8:00 AM

• Standard 8-hour workday

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled