Program Cost Analyst

About the Role

The Program Cost Analyst will conduct cost analysis, budgeting, and pricing for government contracts. This position demands strong analytical skills, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory standards. We seek a proactive, collaborative team member who demonstrates flexibility and commitment to achieving goals and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts for government programs.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly spend plans to support financial forecasting and compliance.
• Support pricing strategies for all contract types.
• Analyze cost data and provide actionable insights to program and leadership teams.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Follow all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in program cost analysis within government contracting/manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in pricing and cost management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Highly organized and able to adapt to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to react well under pressure and respond promptly to customer needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; general knowledge of Microsoft Outlook products.
• Experience with Cost Point and Cognos is preferred.
• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word software.
• Other Skills: Basic knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen. Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…).