What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pricing Analyst position at Karman Space & Defense?
Summary
Karman is seeking a highly motivated Pricing Analyst to support our proposal development process. This role is critical in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing cost proposals in response to solicitations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), particularly as they relate to government pricing.
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is seeking a highly motivated Pricing Analyst to support our proposal development process. This role is critical in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing cost proposals in response to solicitations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and have a strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), particularly as they relate to government pricing.
About Us
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
- Develop and prepare detailed cost/price proposals (CPFF, FFP, T&M, IDIQ, etc.) in compliance with solicitation requirements.
- Collaborate with proposal teams, engineers, contracts, and finance staff to develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Bill of Materials (BOMs), labor estimates, and subcontractor cost inputs.
- Use pricing tools such as ProPricer and Excel-based models to analyze cost data and develop pricing strategies.
- Interpret RFPs, RFQs, and other government solicitations to identify cost volume requirements and ensure compliance.
- Assist in developing and maintaining pricing templates, rate databases, and pricing policies.
- Support audits, fact-finding, and negotiations with DCAA/DCMA and other customer representatives.
- Conduct “should-cost” analysis and support strategic pricing efforts for competitive proposals.
- Prepare internal pricing briefings and ensure adherence to internal review and approval processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Entry level through 3 years of experience in government contracting or pricing proposals for a DoD contractor.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ProPricer preferred.
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, CAS, and TINA regulations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
Karman is the market leading suppliers of metallic and composite flight hardware and sub-assemblies for the space, missile, and hypersonic markets. Karman offers an unprecedented capability set to customers, creating a supply chain solution in a historically fragmented supply base. The Karman team draws on in-house expertise in engineering & design, precision machining, large part forming, welding, heat age, finishing, assembly, ablative & insulative composites, and other capabilities to serve as a strategic partner to customers. Karman is headquartered in greater Los Angeles and currently has 5 locations in Southern California and 1 location in Mukilteo, Washington.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Salary : $80,000 - $135,000