Cost and Pricing Analyst

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Huntington Beach, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. The company believes that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility, bringing unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis. This position is responsible for preparing accurate and timely proposals, performing detailed cost analysis, providing cost analysis results to senior management, performing variance analysis, analyzing blueprints, providing productivity analysis, reviewing product margins, collecting historical cost data, and partnering with various departments like Operations, Contracts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Finance for data accuracy and inquiries.

Requirements

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.
BA or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Ability to read, speak and write in English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with ProPricer pricing software is preferred.
Experience with Government contracts and FAR/DFAR compliance is a plus.
2-3 years of experience in this field is preferred.

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).