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ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE's power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we're a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY:        

We are looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to join our Strategic Pricing team and play a key role in driving profitable growth through data-driven pricing strategies. In this role, you will help shape pricing decisions that support revenue expansion, margin optimization, and a strong competitive position in the marketplace. You'll partner closely with Product Management, Sales, Finance, and IT to translate complex data into actionable insights and ensure pricing strategies are effectively implemented and measured.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and technical expertise with commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. They are a trusted partner who can influence stakeholders across the business, turning insights into recommendations that drive meaningful business outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute on pricing strategies to support business objectives and profitability targets 

• Analyze competitive benchmarks, customer behavior, market dynamics, and cost structures to inform pricing decisions 

• Create pricing targets and establish performance benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of pricing strategies 

• Lead various pricing cycles, including price book rollouts, customer specific price renewal analysis, and troubleshoot issues across system integrations 

• Perform cross-channel and customer segmentation pricing analysis 

• Develop pricing recommendations across the product lifecycle, including NPI pricing 

• Evaluate deal-level pricing strategies to optimize margins and financial outcomes 

• Leverage SQL and Python to structure and analyze large datasets for pricing optimization 

• Automate pricing recommendation, standardization, and process improvements 

• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to support pricing analytics, performance tracking, and executive reporting; comfortable operating as a Power BI developer supporting end users and leadership 

• Ad hoc evaluation of pricing requests, discounts, and deal-based pricing scenarios 

• Monitor pricing compliance and adherence to corporate pricing policies and governance frameworks 

• Prepare executive-ready insights, reports, and recommendations on pricing performance 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Denver, Co
• Environment: On-site, office  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced SQL experience building and optimizing complex queries, joins, and data transformations across large, relational datasets 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel  

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven recommendations 
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills 

• Hands-on experience with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) systems (e.g. SFDC, Model N) 

• Broad understanding of end-user applications and AE products; familiarity with power supplies or semiconductor equipment is a plus but not required 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior stakeholders 
• Develop Python-based solutions to extract and analyze competitor data from APIs and other data sources (preferred)
• Proficiency in Power BI for dashboard development and data visualization (preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of pricing, commercial analytics, or finance experience 

• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or B2B business environments 
• Experience with price book management, discount governance, and pricing approval frameworks 

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Pricing, Business, Analytics, Finance, Economics, or a related field 

COMPENSATION:                            

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting.  Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  The range of starting pay for this role is $85,000 to $115,000 per year.   

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs 
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 10/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.