Manufacturing Cost Analyst

** Due to the classified nature of our work, U.S. citizenship is required. Candidate must meet the eligibility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance. **

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

About Us

Pacific Defense develops advanced electronics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and commercial customers. Specializing in Open Systems Architecture solutions for electromagnetic spectrum warfare, we deliver modular, rapidly reconfigurable systems in less than half the time of traditional contractors. Our expertise spans Radar, EW, SIGINT, and Communications, combined with a go-fast execution model leveraging Open Standards like SOSA, CMOSS, and MORA. With facilities across the country and a diverse team, we drive innovation in signal processing, algorithm development, cognitive systems, and systems integration. Join us to advance your career and tackle national defense challenges.

Who are we looking for?

As a Manufacturing Cost Analyst (MCA), you will be responsible for providing KPIs and guidance to the operations teams to optimize financial performance. You will bring your strong analytical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills to a team focused on working to optimize processes, drive efficiencies and support profitable growth. You will have direct interaction with operations teams and financial staff.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field is required.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of costing methodologies, manufacturing KPIs, MRP system costing and financial transactions, proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred. Demonstrated experience in a cost analyst role is highly desirable.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide insights that drive business decisions. Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively. Cross-functional collaboration skills are critical to be successful in this role.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and driving efficiencies.
• System Implementation: Experience in system implementations and integrations. Experience with SAGE X3 ERP a plus.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence, with a focus on implementing best practices and standardizing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the MRP team to design, implement, and maintain solutions to optimize inventory management, production scheduling, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity by analyzing, validating and reconciling MRP financial postings to the financial system.
• Develop, maintain and review standard product costing information for finished and semi-finished goods. Review BOM/Routing changes and support standardization and process enhancements. Provide estimates of new or proposed product/service costs as needed and recommend cost efficiencies for new products.
• Develop, maintain, and review Operations KPIs with relevant departments. Provide variance analysis, investigate areas of concern and prioritize opportunities for margin improvement. Conduct proactive, in-depth financial analysis to support decision-making, identify areas for profitability improvement, and optimize processes.
• Co-own the development, tracking and improvement of cost of goods sold (COGS) for the company
• Provide direction regarding opportunities for increased efficiencies and cost savings. Implement best practices and standardize procedures while effectively communicating financial performance and bringing insights to the operations teams.
• Special Projects: Participate in and/or lead special projects and ad hoc analysis
• Budget & Forecast Support: Work closely with procurement, factory and finance teams to provide cost guidance to be used for budgeting and forecast inputs. Proactively communicate significant material changes to allow for pricing &/or operations intervention to protect margins, and assist the factory planning process by providing long term unit forecasts.
• Assist factory operations in managing labor effectively by analyzing and setting standard cost and production build times as well as tracking key KPIs around production and shipping costs.

Benefits

Pacific Defense provides competitive salaries and immediately vested 401K match. We provide 100% coverage options for the employee, and 75% coverage for dependents’ medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, as well as a flexible spending account for incidental health care expenses. We offer paid time off and federal holidays to spend time with family, pursue outside interests, or just get some extra rest.

Pacific Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.