Job Description

SUPPLIER COST ANALYST- AEROSPACE

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW.

Who is Kratos?

Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS) is at the forefront of delivering a family of innovative, affordable, expeditionary, and high performance tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems. We are meeting the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense and friendly nations around the world by providing high-performance aerial target systems and advanced unmanned tactical aerial platforms. Our high-performance aerial target drones are used to provide the United States and its allies with threat-representative systems capable of emulating existing and emerging threats. This pedigree places us at the forefront of the development of reusable / attritable Unmanned Aerial Systems for use in Manned-Unmanned Teaming operations in a contested environment.

OFFICE LOCATION - ROSEVILLE, CA

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Supplier Cost Analyst is responsible for managing proposed material costs for multiple proposals and programs here at KUAS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and prepare Cost Analysis, Commercial Item Determination (CID) and Competitive Analysis on supplier provided data.

• Provide material support documentation and price analysis in support of proposal submissions to U.S. Department of Defense customers.

• Decompose supplier provided proposal and Cost or Pricing Data into constituent estimating elements for analysis and determination of price reasonableness.

• Perform indirect rate analysis and direct labor cost analysis to determine reasonableness of supplier cost burdens applied to direct elements and develop detailed rebuttal position.

• Develop walk-down positions by cost element in order to establish summary conclusions and recommendations regarding supplier pricing and provide basis for negotiations.

• Conduct market research and price analysis to confirm the commerciality of a proposed part.

• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects as needed that enhances the current proposal and Cost/Price analysis process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

• None

Experience and Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Utilize analytical and computer skills and various software packages (Excel, Word) to prepare appropriate reports and documents.

• Support the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation process and system improvements within budget while adhering to strict time requirements and schedule.

• A working understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) with an emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliant proposals to FAR 15.2 Truth in Negotiation Act TINA.

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

• Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel.

• Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in proposal preparation with a working knowledge of Project Finance, Contracts or Subcontract Administration with a working knowledge of Cost & Price Analysis for Department of Defense procurements.

• Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, and Accounting and Proposal preparation procedures.

   

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree preferably in a business, financial or accounting discipline and three (3) year’s work or equivalent experience or Masters Degree and two (2) year’s work experience.

• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing  environment.

• May work extended hours or weekends to to complete tasks and meet schedule.

• May work in manufacturing and/or field environments with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate. conditions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer work, phones).

• Ability to stand and sit for long period of time.

Kratos Benefits - https://www.kratosdefense.com/-/media/k/pdf/kratos-employee-benefits.pdf

Company Description

Over the past several years Kratos has taken a commercial, venture-backed approach by investing in and producing high performance, technology leading systems, including affordable, unmanned aerial tactical drones prior to requirement or formal program of record. Today, Kratos has four affordable, reusable, expendable, or attritable drones flying which we can discuss, including Valkyrie, Mako, Gremlins (under Prime Contractor Dynetics), and Air Wolf, each of which is made in America and, we believe, provides Kratos an industry leading position in a large, new opportunity area