Manufacturing Program Analyst

Manufacturing Program Analyst

Location: San Antonio, TX (On-site, Monday–Friday)

Type: Full-Time 

Defense / Precision Manufacturing

About the Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Cost Estimating & Quoting (approximately 50–60%)

• Review customer RFQs, engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), specifications, and revision

levels to determine scope, materials, processes, and technical requirements.

• Develop accurate cost estimates covering material, labor, outside processing, tooling, and overhead

for manufactured and engineered parts.

• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations; assess material availability, lead-times, obsolescence risk,

and supplier capability.

• Build detailed BOMs and pricing structures within the ERP system; enter and maintain pricing

records.

• Prepare formal customer quotations including clearly documented assumptions, exclusions,

clarifications, and delivery commitments.

• Identify cost drivers, pricing variances, and BOM gaps; escalate discrepancies or risks to

Engineering, Purchasing, or Finance as appropriate

Customer & Contract Manager Liaison (approximately 25–30%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and contract managers on quote clarification,

technical questions, and commercial terms.

• Conduct regular check-ins to provide quote status updates and receive customer feedback,

schedule changes, or requirement revisions.

• Ensure alignment between quote assumptions and the customer's actual needs; coordinate

revisions when requirements change.

• Support the Sales team in proposal preparation, pricing negotiations, and bid/no-bid discussions.

Program Support & Tracking (approximately 15–20%)

• Maintain a quote and program status log; track open quotes, awards, losses, and pending

actions.

• Monitor post-award program milestones and flag schedule, cost, or scope risks to leadership.

• Prepare status reports, metrics, and trend summaries (e.g., quote win rate, cycle time, pricing

accuracy) for management review.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the estimating and proposal workflow.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years in one or more of the following: manufacturing cost estimating, pricing/quoting,

production planning, supply chain/purchasing, or program/proposal support in a manufacturing

environment.

• Technical Reading: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs,

specifications, and revision documentation.

• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP costing modules, BOM structures, and pricing entry

(e.g., Epicor, JobBOSS, SAP, or similar).

• Analytical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables) and the ability

to organize and interpret complex cost and performance data.

• Communication: Professional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting

directly with external customers and contract managers.

• Attention to Detail: Proven track record of accuracy in documentation, pricing, and data entry.

• Work Style: Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and coordinate crossfunctionally

with Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and Sales.

• Eligibility: U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR/EAR regulations.Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or

related field (equivalent experience will be considered).

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or government-contract manufacturing.

• Familiarity with DoD procurement, FAR/DFARS requirements, or contract performance reporting.

• Experience building dashboards, KPIs, or status reports for leadership.

• Exposure to project or program management tools and methods.

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing) and

common materials.