Pricing/Cost Analyst

Job Type Full-time Description

Pricing/Cost Analyst

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Reports to: Director of Negotiation & Pricing

About Chemring Energetic Devices:

Join a rapidly growing leader in space and defense components manufacturing. As global demand for space exploration and defense technologies continues to surge, Chemring Energetic Devices is at the forefront of innovation and reliability. We are committed to delivering top-quality components and solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your work makes a tangible impact on national and global security.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Pricing/Cost Analyst to develop and manage cost/pricing models for a variety of proposals, bids, and quotes. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that our proposals are competitive and compliant with all requirements. This role requires collaboration across multiple departments to gather key inputs and deliver precise cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposal Development: Manage and maintain proposal responses, including developing pricing models and cost volumes for various products and services.

• Bill of Materials (BOM): Create and update proposal BOMs, coordinating with Purchasing to secure vendor quotes.

• Cost/Price Analysis: Review historical labor and material costs to build accurate pricing models. Gather inputs from functional departments for labor, material, and other direct costs.

• Compliance: Ensure all proposals comply with FAR/DFARS regulations and small business administration requirements.

• Integration: Finalize and integrate all inputs for submission to management for approval.

• Audit Support: Assist in audits by government or customer bodies on proposal responses.

• Team Collaboration: Partner with the Technical Proposal Manager to align proposal deliverables and timelines.

• Data Accuracy: Maintain accurate forecasts and proposal data in D365.

• Communication: Interface effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, or accounting. Experience in government contracting or manufacturing is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks independently and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Must meet the eligibility requirements of the Safe Explosives Act of 2003, as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be a part of the vital space and defense industries.

• Growth Opportunities: We are expanding rapidly, providing career development and advancement opportunities.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals to deliver innovative solutions.

Apply today to contribute to our mission of protecting lives and advancing technology in the defense and space sectors.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.