Principal Cost & Pricing Analyst

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•Monroe, NC

About The Position

The Principal Cost & Pricing Analyst serves as a strategic partner to Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations, developing and analyzing pricing strategies for complex U.S. Navy programs. The role leads proposal pricing, cost estimating, government compliance, and profitability analysis for engineered-to-order pump manufacturing operations. It helps secure profitable business while ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum 8–12 years of progressive experience in cost estimating, pricing, government contracts, or manufacturing finance.
Experience supporting U.S. Government, DoD, Navy, defense, aerospace, industrial equipment, or engineered manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience with complex forward pricing rate development and project costing.
Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements, and government proposal and contract compliance.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and standard costing methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, Power Query, and financial modeling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate complex financial information into executive-level recommendations.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA.
Experience supporting DCAA and DCMA audits.

Responsibilities

Lead development of certified cost or pricing data packages and support Truthful Cost or Pricing Data compliance.
Support Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audits and reviews.
Develop, maintain, and support Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRPs), coordinating with Finance, Operations, DCAA, and DCMA to establish compliant labor, overhead, G&A, and material burden rates for government contract proposals.
Develop and maintain detailed pricing, estimating, and financial models.
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor standards, material pricing trends, overhead absorption, and production efficiency.
Perform variance analysis comparing estimated and actual program costs.
Identify cost-reduction initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities.
Partner with Operations and Finance to maintain accurate labor routings, bills of material, and standard costs.
Support annual standard cost updates and inventory valuation reviews.
Provide financial guidance on make-versus-buy decisions and sourcing strategies.
Assist in developing strategic plans, annual operating plans, and forecast updates.
Ensure allocation-related journal entries are posted as part of monthly close and are accurate and auditable.
Ensure estimating practices comply with applicable government regulations, company procedures, and internal controls.
Support contractor business system compliance requirements.
Maintain documentation supporting cost estimates and rate decisions.
Assist with internal and external audits relating to pricing, estimating, and government contracts.
Monitor regulatory changes affecting government contracting and proposal pricing activities.