• Systems engineering, design and integration (CTES.)
• Maintenance, repair, modification and support of aviation and ground systems, including all associated subsystems.
• Integrated Logistics Support, (ILS.)
• Construction Management Services, including Site Safety (SSHO) & Training, QA/QC, CM Schedules (Primavera-Suretrak) and
• Project Management support.

Sr Cost Analyst/Program Manager with experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing experience for a direct hire opportunity in the San Diego, CA area.  

Company:  This is a full time regular/direct position with an aerospace/defense company. Competitive compensation and benefits including 401(k) and pension.  

Position Description: 

• Responsible for performing price and/or cost analyses

• Use industry techniques and practices to conduct fact-finding (audits) to establish fair and reasonable cost analysis positions

• Review all elements of cost including direct labor, material, ODC and indirect costs in ensuring compliance with government law (FAR/DFAR/TINA) and company guidelines

• Responsible for analyzing statistical and proposal data to establish recommended cost and price objectives for proposal and contract transactions with customers and suppliers.  

• Compile and analyze complex statistical data cost or pricing data from government or commercial databases, tables, and indexes to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives

• Confers with suppliers and analyzes their operations to determine factors that affect prices and recommends the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.

• Participate in review, analysis and negotiation of subcontractor or supplier proposals with Subcontract Administration/Program Mgt regarding subcontractor’s cost and pricing data

• Conduct fact finding at supplier locations as needed to review basis of estimates and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates

• Establish reasonableness of cost and pricing and provide recommended price positions to support negotiations with customer and suppliers

• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customer, and supplier representatives.

• May perform additional duties as required under direction of the Pricing Manager.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience with Total Ownership Cost Analysis (TOC Analysis), TOC Models, Life Cycle Cost and NAVAIR experience is a must

• BS in Business Administration, or related subject, and 10+ years experience in contracts, subcontracts, estimating and pricing, finance, in a ( defense/aerospace) mfg environment.  

• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.  

• Must have current deep experience devoted to Price/Cost analysis - reviewing bids from sub-contractors, evaluating price/cost of material and labor components.

• Must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of pricing and purchasing theories, concepts and principles; and experience demonstrating a broad application of these concepts.  

• Prefer prior price/cost analysis supporting Department of Defense (DOD) programs, and interface with government auditing agencies (DCAA/DCMA). 

• Must be customer focused and possess: 

. Ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret complex data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems

. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings

. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

. Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects

. Ability to represent the company as a knowledgeable resource on external projects

. Excellent computer skills. Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

• Experience in Price/Cost analysis for a prime contractor, or DoD, highly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Please send resume to knicholson@tsgovsol.com