Job Summary:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator and Pricing Analyst role in San Diego, CA. This opportunity would allow you to join a leading Aerospace company involved in shaping the future of flight Under general supervision, performs pricing of proposals and supports pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits. Helps develop and maintain cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Interfaces with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data. Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products.
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
• Performs or assists with pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits.
• Interprets FAR and CAS regulations relating to pricing.
• Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheet. Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and six or more years of experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a general knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in costing and pricing.
• Must have experience negotiating and working in government contracting environment and be able to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex costing problems.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written and be computer literate with knowledge of computer applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet applications.

Pay Range: $68,770 - $116,193