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Cost Analyst - Government Contracts

Murrietta Circuits
  • Anaheim, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About Us:
    We are a privately held small business with approximately 110 employees, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of high-reliability printed circuit boards. Since 1980, we’ve served top-tier aerospace and defense clients, including Raytheon, Honeywell, and Northrop. Over 90% of our work supports military electronics programs, often involving sole-source contracts governed by the Truth in Negotiation Act (TINA) and subject to Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
     
    Position Summary:
    We are seeking a detail-oriented Cost Analyst to support our pricing, estimating, and government compliance efforts. This individual will play a critical role in preparing cost proposals for large contracts, ensuring TINA compliance, and helping us move toward a fully DCAA-compliant cost accounting system. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a working knowledge of government contract requirements. Excellent communication, organizational, and negotiation skills are necessary to be successful in this position.

    Responsibilities:
    • Develop, analyze, and present cost proposals in support of major government contract bids (TINA threshold and above).
    • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Management to generate accurate and compliant cost estimates.
    • Evaluate and refine cost accounting practices to improve traceability, documentation, and audit readiness.
    • Assist with the implementation and improvement of cost accounting policies to align with DCAA expectations.
    • Prepare documentation and support internal and external audits (DCAA, DCMA).
    • Create, manage, and automate Excel-based costing models, including the use of advanced formulas and macros.
    • Analyze actual vs. estimated cost variances to drive improved quoting accuracy and profitability.
    • Stay current on applicable FAR/DFARS, CAS, and TINA regulations.
    • Provide management with financial analysis related to pricing, profit margins, and cost drivers.
     
    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
    • 3+ years of experience in cost analysis, pricing, or accounting—preferably in a government contracting environment.
    • Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA requirements.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and VBA/macros.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
    • Ability to work cross-functionally and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience preparing or reviewing DCAA-compliant cost proposals.
    • Familiarity with electronic manufacturing or defense/aerospace industry.
    • Experience with ERP or cost accounting software used in manufacturing environments.
    • Prior exposure to DCAA audits or pre-award accounting system reviews.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
    • Competitive salary
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
    Schedule:
    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    Work Location: In person

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAnaheim, California
    Websitehttps://www.murrietta.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Accountingunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Cost Estimatesunmatched
    • Cost Modelingunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)unmatched
    • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)unmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Electronics Manufacturingunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Government Contractsunmatched
    • Government Requirementsunmatched
    • High Reliabilityunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Manufacturing Softwareunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)unmatched
    • Military Electronicsunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Printed Circuit Board (PCB)unmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Proposal Writingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched

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