Cost and Pricing Analyst

Karman Space and Defense

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
  • Experience with Government contracts and FAR/DFAR compliance is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel for complex data analysis and cost estimation.
  • Knowledge of ProPricer pricing software is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate proposals in response to RFQs and RFPs.
  • Perform detailed cost analysis for pricing decisions.
  • Provide cost analysis results for senior management.
  • Analyze blueprints to estimate costs, materials, and labor.
  • Review product margins and support Sales with reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs.
  • Collaborate with various departments to improve cost realism.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
  • Company-paid Life Insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Job Description
  • Huntington Beach


COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare accurate and timely proposals in response to Requests for Quotation (RFQ's) and Requests for Proposal (RFP's).
  • Perform detailed cost analysis, including direct/indirect costs, labor rates, material costs and proper burden allocation to support accurate pricing decisions
  • Provide cost analysis results to assist senior management in decision making or other financial initiatives.
  • Perform variance analysis between actual and standard costs.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Provide productivity analysis.
  • Review and analyze product margins for all customers and support Sales department with timely reports.
  • Review reporting for trends and investigate abnormalities.
  • Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
  • Partner with Operations to update and review standard and actual costs.
  • Partner with Contracts to submit proposals and respond to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely manner
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to address issues related to cost realism.
  • Partner with Director of Finance and Controller to provide accurate data to auditors as needed in support of Request for Information (RFI's)


REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel® to perform complex data analysis, develop cost models, and prepare accurate cost estimates.
  • Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
  • Being able to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
  • Use relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Knowledge of and experience with ProPricer pricing software is preferred


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • BA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
  • Experience with Government contracts and FAR/DFAR compliance is a plus.
  • 2-3 years of experience in this field is preferred.
  • Ability to read, speak and write in English.


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal travel required for this position.

M-F 8am-5pm

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