Senior Cost & Pricing Analyst – Aerospace/Manufacturing

NR Consulting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting seeks a Senior Cost/Price Analyst in Irvine, CA to lead cost estimating, pricing, and proposal development for a manufacturing/aerospace environment. You will analyze costs, prepare pricing models and documentation, and support negotiations.

The role requires 6+ years in cost/pricing, CAS/FAR knowledge, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Expect collaboration across Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Contracts, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts.

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 CAS and 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.

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.

Skills

Cost estimating

Pricing

Proposal development

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Database skills

Pricing models

Job description

NR Consulting seeks a Senior Cost/Price Analyst in Irvine, CA to lead cost estimating, pricing, and proposal development for a manufacturing/aerospace environment. You will analyze costs, prepare pricing models and documentation, and support negotiations.

The role requires 6+ years in cost/pricing, CAS/FAR knowledge, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Expect collaboration across Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Contracts, with opportunities to mentor junior analysts.