Melody Adair
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Results-driven Senior Pricing Analyst with over 8 years of experience in cost proposal development and pricing strategy. Accomplished leading complex cost models, and mentoring team members to deliver high-quality proposals under tight deadlines. Advanced proficiency in Excel and a proven track record of supporting business development through strategic pricing solutions. Seeking to leverage expertise in a remote Pricing Analyst V role with Amentum.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pricing Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Huntsville, AL
06.2016 - Current
- Lead the development of complex cost/price proposals in response to RFPs, overseeing data collection, and pricing data preparation with minimal supervision.
- Build and refine cost models and narratives, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SAIC's estimating system manual and federal regulations (FAR, DFAR, CAS).
- Analyze basis of estimates (BOEs) and bills of materials submitted by technical estimators, performing direct rate analysis to support proposal accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Business Development, to customize pricing strategies that secure new and follow-on business.
- Participate in proposal kickoffs, providing schedules, templates, and pricing guidance to subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of pricing deliverables to meet solicitation requirements and company objectives.
- Mentor junior pricing staff, enhancing team capability on large-scale, high-stakes proposals.
Office Assistant & Billing Coordinator
University Orthopaedic Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2013 - 04.2016
- Handled patient scheduling, billing, and office closeout procedures, ensuring efficient operations in a medical setting
Receptionist/Day Care Worker
SportsMED Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine Center/Fitness Center
Huntsville, AL
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Managed front desk operations, patient check-ins, billing, and childcare services while utilizing Microsoft Excel for data entry and record organization.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration - Management and Marketing
University of Alabama
04-2016
High School -
Grissom High School
Huntsville, Alabama04-2011
Skills
- Pricing strategy development
- Margin improvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Senior Pricing Analyst
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
06.2016 - Current
Office Assistant & Billing Coordinator
University Orthopaedic Center
08.2013 - 04.2016
Receptionist/Day Care Worker
SportsMED Orthopaedic Surgery and Spine Center/Fitness Center
01.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration - Management and Marketing
University of Alabama
High School -
Grissom High School