Price/Cost Analyst IV

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Price Cost Analyst to join our Poway, CA team.

This onsite role focuses on developing price and cost analyses to support negotiations with customers and suppliers, leveraging extensive government contracting expertise. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in finance or business administration within manufacturing, with strong Excel-based modeling, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and the ability to work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years in finance, accounting or business administration in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in government contracting and interfacing with audit agencies (DCAA/DCMA).
• Strong costing/pricing knowledge including FAR/DFARS and CAS concepts.
• Advanced Excel live cost modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop price and cost recommendations to support negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Compile and analyze data from government or commercial databases to establish price positions.
• Interface with internal teams and external vendors for data gathering.
• Review supplier cost elements and verify labor and material costs.
• Perform regression analyses for learning or quantity variance as required.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management and customers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

58108BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity as an experienced Price Cost Analyst to work out of our Poway, CA location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations to support negotiations with customers and suppliers.

• Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases, tables, and indexes to establish price and cost positions.

• Interface with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors/suppliers to gather information.

• Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and supporting documentation to validate labor, material, and other cost elements for supplier products, and/or services.

• Perform fact finding at supplier locations as needed to review basis of estimates and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates.

• May analyze and audit direct/indirect rates at supplier facilities to formulate rate recommendations.

• Perform regression analysis to account for learning or quantity variance as required

• Determine reasonableness of proposed cost and pricing.

• Interpret relevant government regulation(s) (e.g. FAR & DFARS) to perform this role.

• Develop and maintain spreadsheet and/or cost models to support price/cost analysis, and prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings.

• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customer, and or supplier representatives.

• Participate in the development and training of professional staff.

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company and expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and ten or more years of experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must have experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze data and create “live cost models.”

• Must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, principles, and standard practices of costing and pricing projects.

• In depth experience working in a government contracting environment including interfacing with audit agencies such as the DCMA or the DCAA.

• A detailed knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and/or CAS regulations.

• The ability to understand new concepts, techniques, and standards quickly and apply them accurately in an evolving environment to assist in developing new/advanced applications and processes.

• Must be customer focused and possess:

• The ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems.

• Good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings.

• Strong interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface with other professionals.

• Good computer skills with knowledge of software applications (particularly Microsoft Office Suite) relevant to the position, including spreadsheet developments.

• The ability to on a work self-initiated basis and lead in a team environment.

• The flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.

• Must have familiarity with the government procurement process.

• Prior experience in price/cost analysis supporting Department of Defense (DOD) programs and experience interfacing with government auditing agencies (DCAA/DCMA) is preferred.

Job Category:

Contracts/Sub Contracts/Purchasing

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

90,500

Pay Range High:

155,375

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.