$115K-$120K target salary (possibly up to $125K) + 10% ACIP
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Cost/Price Analyst to support cost estimating, pricing, proposal development, profitability analysis, and contract negotiations within a manufacturing/aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze historical and estimated cost data to develop accurate product and service costs.
- Prepare detailed cost proposals, pricing models, cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation.
- Develop pricing recommendations based on cost, profitability, market conditions, and business risks.
- Perform profitability, risk, variance, and make-or-buy analyses.
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs versus standard costs and identify cost drivers and trends.
- Support and participate in customer and contract negotiations.
- Provide pricing and cost analysis to management to support business decisions.
- Support government proposals, audits, and compliance activities.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives for cost/pricing processes.
- Prepare reports, forecasts, and presentations for management.
- Mentor less-experienced analysts and serve as a subject matter expert on high-level projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- 6+ years of relevant cost/pricing or related experience.
- Strong experience with cost estimating, pricing, and proposal development.
- Experience with TINA proposals and government audits, including DCAA/DCMA, highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Experience analyzing complex cost estimates, pricing proposals, and financial reports.
- Strong Excel, database, ERP, estimating, pricing, and accounting system skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, Contracts, and customers.