05485 - Senior Cost/Price Analyst

Crafted Staff•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Cost/Pricing Analyst develops competitive cost proposals, analyzes manufacturing costs, and supports pricing decisions and contract negotiations. The role applies cost accounting principles to complex historical and estimated data to evaluate profitability and risk and prepare documentation for new and continuing business opportunities. It requires experience with government proposals, applicable cost and pricing requirements, and audit support. The analyst works with business teams and management to maintain profitability, improve estimating processes, and support informed commercial decisions. The position also serves as a primary contact on significant cost and pricing projects, coordinates project activities, and provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced employees. The position is full-time, direct hire, onsite in Irvine, California, with a first-shift schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
Typically 6 or more years of related experience.
Experience quoting new and continuing business opportunities, including TINA proposals.
Experience supporting government audits involving DCMA, DCAA, or direct military customers.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and applicable laws and regulations, including CAS and/or FAR requirements.
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, and assembly methods and associated processes.
Ability to assess, lead, and implement continuous improvement in critical or high-impact areas.
Proficiency with automated estimating, pricing, and accounting systems.
Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and standard business software applications.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex estimates, pricing proposals, and financial reports.
Ability to prepare clear reports and business correspondence.
Strong communication and presentation skills with team members, team leaders, and senior management.
Ability to respond professionally to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and business representatives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and professional development.
Ability to work onsite in Irvine, California.

Responsibilities

Collect historical and estimated operational data to determine costs for complex products and services.
Develop cost proposal rationales, cost breakdowns, and supporting documentation based on company and customer requirements.
Prepare quotes and proposals for new and continuing business opportunities, including TINA proposals.
Analyze cost data and recommend pricing approaches to management.
Evaluate projected profits, potential losses, and proposal risks.
Provide make-or-buy analyses for major components.
Analyze proposed changes in manufacturing methods and materials.
Compare standard costs with actual production costs and prepare periodic variance reports.
Identify and report factors affecting product and service pricing and profitability.
Support contract negotiations by presenting cost and pricing information and helping maintain profitability targets.
Ensure cost and pricing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Support government audits involving DCMA, DCAA, and direct military customers, and represent the pricing function during audits.
Prepare reports on complex cost information, financial trends, and forecasts; explain analysis methods, processes, and findings.
Recommend actions based on data interpretation and comparative analysis.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives involving estimating, pricing, accounting systems, and business processes.
Serve as a primary contact on significant cost and pricing projects; establish goals and coordinate activities needed for completion.
Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to less experienced employees and share specialized knowledge across teams.
Participate in cross-functional projects, policy or procedure reviews, and business improvement activities.
Protect confidential financial, customer, and business information.
Maintain professional knowledge through training, publications, professional networks, and associations.