Cost & Pricing Analyst Assistant

GTS • Virginia Beach, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides engineering products and services, including software, hardware, and engineering support for defense, homeland security, and other government interests. The company is seeking a Cost & Pricing Analyst Assistant to work in person at its Virginia Beach, Virginia headquarters.

The assistant provides analytical and administrative support to the procurement department, focusing on supplier quote evaluation, pricing-model maintenance, and identifying potential cost savings. The role uses advanced Excel skills and careful data review to maintain pricing data integrity and support procurement efficiency. It also supports market research, cost reporting, and coordination with other teams to address invoicing discrepancies and pricing mismatches.

The position is typically performed in an office environment and may involve some physical effort handling light materials, boxes, or equipment. Normal safety precautions apply. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data visualization, conditional formatting, and cleaning large datasets.
• Ability to analyze quantitative financial data, draw logical conclusions, and identify mathematical anomalies.
• Strong organization and accuracy when auditing contracts, invoices, and high-volume data entries.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present analytical findings and interact professionally with external suppliers.
• A BS/BA in Business, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a government contractor performing under federal contracts.
• Experience with flow-down documents.
• Costpoint database experience.
• Negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the review and evaluation of supplier proposals, commercial bids, and priced quotes to determine competitive value.
• Maintain, update, and audit pricing databases, supplier catalogs, and historical cost logs.
• Build and maintain Excel spreadsheets using advanced functions to track pricing trends and variances.
• Gather market intelligence, research raw material trends, and track benchmarks against industry competitors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cost-savings reports, variance analyses, and spend summaries for senior leadership review.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, sourcing specialists, and logistics teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies and pricing mismatches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time