Adam Bruns

About Adam Bruns

I am a Lead Pricing Analyst dedicated to the art of the \'win.\' My background in Finance and Sales has taught me that true business impact comes from being a proactive problem solver. In my current role at KBR, I lead the development of complex, concurrent federal bids by integrating resourceful technical tools— from sophisticated Excel architectures to emerging AI workflows. I don’t just manage cost volumes; I partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk and identify the innovative pricing strategies needed to achieve results in a highly competitive landscape.

Experience

1. Lead Pricing Analyst

   KBR, Inc.

   Jul 2021 — Present · Edmond, OK, US

   2B+ Career Win Portfolio: Spearheaded the financial architecture for a multi-billion dollar pipeline of federal and international bids, securing over $2B in contract awards across Us Government contracts- Market-Driven Labor Strategy: Leverage salary survey data and international benchmarks to develop competitive global labor rate structures, aligning bid pricing with localized market realities and recruitment goals- AI-Enhanced Pricing & Innovation: Modernize proposal workflows by integrating Generative AI and Advanced Excel logic to automate data synthesis, reducing manual turnaround time and increasing strategic focus- Operating Income Analysis: Orchestrate deep-dive analysis of P&L performance to identify margin expansion opportunities; collaborated with program leadership to implement pricing strategies that directly improved bottom-line profitability- International & OCONUS: Experience in creating complex OCONUS pricing models; navigating international labor regulations, tax compliance, and mobilization costs for mission-critical programs in diverse global regions- Evaluation Methodology: Conduct rigorous analysis of RFP evaluation criteria (LPTA, Best Value, Trade-off) to architect pricing models that maximize score potential while maintaining program profitability- RFP Compliance & Integrity: Ensure 100% responsiveness to complex federal and international evaluation criteria, writing cost volumes that strictly adhere to RFP instructions and FAR/DFARS standards- Leadership, Mentoring & Training: Serve as a subject matter expert for junior analysts; designed and implemented training protocols for pricing best practices and OCONUS-specific cost modeling.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Double Major: Management & Marketing

  2012 — 2014

• Northern Oklahoma College (Stillwater)

  Associate of Sciences

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Analysis
• Customer Service
• Aerospace
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Management
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Earned Value Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Sales