• Pricing Cost Analyst

    Aston Carter (Poway, CA)


    Work with a large DoD company as their Pricing Cost Analyst! Play a pivotal role in pricing proposals and cost analyses to support customer and supplier negotiations. Leveraging limited oversight, you'll exercise broad judgment in validating cost structures, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and developing pricing strategies. You’ll work across functional teams, interact with vendors, and contribute to business decisions by delivering sound financial insights.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, systems engineering, mathematics, or business administration.

     

    3+ years of experience in cost and price analysis, especially in DoD contracts.

     

    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.

     

    In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS regulations.

     

    Strong data analysis and regression analysis skills.

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Price Cost Analyst to join our team, specializing in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations. This role is located in Poway, CA, and offers the opportunity to work in a leading organization known for its reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

    Responsibilities

    + Exercise considerable latitude in analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations for negotiations.

    + Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases to establish price and cost positions.

    + Interface with internal functional groups and outside vendors/suppliers to gather necessary information.

    + Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and supporting documentation to validate cost elements.

    + Conduct fact-finding at supplier locations to review estimates and source documentation.

    + Analyze and audit direct/indirect rates at supplier facilities to formulate rate recommendations.

    + Perform regression analysis to account for learning or quantity variance.

    + Determine the reasonableness of proposed cost and pricing.

    + Interpret relevant government regulations such as FAR and DFARS.

    + Develop and maintain spreadsheet and cost models to support analysis, and prepare detailed reports.

    + Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customers, and suppliers.

    + Contribute to the development and training of professional staff.

    + Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and observe all applicable laws and regulations.

    + Perform additional duties as assigned.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $116000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

     

    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.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.