SMS- Supply Chain Manager/Analyst

GAL AeroStaff; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is seeking an experienced SMS Cost Analyst to support supplier commerciality determinations, price analysis, and procurement compliance activities within the aerospace and defense sector.

This role will interact directly with suppliers to collect data, review pricing, and assemble complete determination packages that meet customer and audit requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS, supplier-facing experience, and excellent technical writing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in government contracts, subcontract administration, procurement compliance, or price and cost analysis within aerospace and defense.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commerciality determinations and similar item assertions.
• Direct supplier facing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review supplier commerciality assertions and confirm submission completeness against FAR 2.101 criteria
• Work directly with suppliers to obtain characteristic data, invoices, catalog pricing, price lists, and sales history

Skills

Analytical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical Writing

Supplier Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SMS Cost Analyst to support supplier commerciality determinations, price analysis, and procurement compliance activities within the aerospace and defense industry. This position will work directly with suppliers to collect supporting data, evaluate commercial market evidence, and prepare complete determination packages that meet customer and audit requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements, supplier facing experience, and excellent technical writing skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and review supplier commerciality assertions and confirm submission completeness against FAR 2.101 criteria
• Work directly with suppliers to obtain characteristic data, invoices, catalog pricing, price lists, and sales history
• Track supplier responses and escalat... (continued) ...

Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Evaluates commercial, supplier, and pricing information accurately
• Regulatory Knowledge: Applies FAR and DFARS requirements to commerciality and price analysis
• Technical Writing: Produces clear, complete, and defensible determination narratives
• Supplier Communication: Obtains required information while maintaining productive supplier relationships
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate and audit ready documentation

Summary of Education, Experience and Certification

• Minimum 5 years of experience in government contracts, subcontract administration, procurement compliance, or price and cost analysis within aerospace and defense
• Demonstrated experience supporting commerciality determinations and similar item assertions
• Direct supplier facing experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15
• Knowledge of FAR 2.101 commercial product and service definitions
• Familiarity with TINA thresholds and DFARS 212 commerciality determination requirements
• Experience evaluating commerciality assertions and supporting evidence packages
• Strong price analysis skills, including comparability adjustments, sales history normalization, and market based price reasonableness
• Ability to conduct independent market research and document supporting evidence
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
• U.S. person status and ability to obtain access to export controlled data required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires frequent computer work, data analysis, documentation, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.