Cost and Pricing Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

• Huntington Beach

ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement *

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely proposals in response to Requests for Quotation (RFQ’s) and Requests for Proposal (RFP’s).
• Perform detailed cost analysis, including direct/indirect costs, labor rates, material costs and proper burden allocation to support accurate pricing decisions
• Provide cost analysis results to assist senior management in decision making or other financial initiatives.
• Perform variance analysis between actual and standard costs.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Provide productivity analysis.
• Review and analyze product margins for all customers and support Sales department with timely reports.
• Review reporting for trends and investigate abnormalities.
• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Partner with Operations to update and review standard and actual costs.
• Partner with Contracts to submit proposals and respond to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely manner
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering to address issues related to cost realism.
• Partner with Director of Finance and Controller to provide accurate data to auditors as needed in support of Request for Information (RFI’s)

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel® to perform complex data analysis, develop cost models, and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Ability to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Being able to identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Use relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with ProPricer pricing software is preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• BA or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with Government contracts and FAR/DFAR compliance is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in this field is preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.