Price/Cost Analyst V

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity as an experienced Price Cost Analyst to work out of our Poway, CA location.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With limited direction, this position exercises considerable latitude in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations to support negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases, tables, and indexes to establish price and cost positions.
• Interface with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors/suppliers to gather information.
• Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and supporting documentation to validate labor, material, and other cost elements for supplier products, and/or services.
• Perform fact finding at supplier locations as needed to review basis of estimates and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates.
• May analyze and audit direct/indirect rates at supplier facilities to formulate rate recommendations.
• Perform regression analysis to account for learning or quantity variance as required
• Determine reasonableness of proposed cost and pricing.
• Interpret relevant government regulation(s) (e.g. FAR & DFARS) to perform this role.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheet and/or cost models to support price/cost analysis, and prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customer, and or supplier representatives.
• Participate in the development and training of professional staff.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company and expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.