Cost Control Analyst

Teledyne LeCroy Korea; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated seeks a Program Cost Analyst to perform cost analysis, budgeting, and pricing for government contracts. The role requires strong analytical skills, adaptability, and strict adherence to contractual and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will develop accurate cost estimates, support monthly spend plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant financial reporting and proactive pricing strategies across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in program cost analysis (government contracting/manufacturing).
• Proven expertise in pricing and cost management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance.
• Experience with Cost Point and Cognos preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel; knowledge of MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for government programs.
• Prepare monthly spend plans to support forecasting and compliance.
• Support pricing strategies for all contract types.
• Analyze cost data and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Collaborate across departments for timely financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Under pressure

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

Cost Point

Cognos

Job description

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Summary

The Program Cost Analyst will be responsible for conducting cost analysis, budgeting, and pricing for government contracts. This position demands strong analytical skills, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory standards. Looking for a proactive, collaborative team member who demonstrates flexibility and commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for government programs.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly spend plans to support financial forecasting and compliance.
• Support pricing strategies for all contract types.
• Analyze cost data and provide actionable insights to program and leadership teams.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Key Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in program cost analysis within government contracting/manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in pricing and cost management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to react well under pressure and respond promptly to customer needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; general knowledge of Microsoft Outlook products.
• Experience with Cost Point and Cognos is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Other Essential Duties

• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Other Qualifications

• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.
• Experience supporting NASA contracts is preferred.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day. Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.