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Cost Analyst II

BAE Systems

Nashua, NHFull-time$67–115K/yrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$67–115K/yr
Location
Nashua, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Cost Analyst to join the Supplier Cost Analyst team, analyzing supplier cost proposals, providing negotiation positions, and supporting customer requests and audits while ensuring compliance with FAR, DFAR, and TCPD requirements within a fast‑paced supply chain environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Exercise Discretion and Independent JudgmentPrioritize and Self‑Manage Multitasked WorkloadProblem‑Solving and Analytical ResearchEffective CommunicationsSound Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical and Computer SkillsProcess Improvement SupportProposal Preparation ExperienceFAR and DFAR KnowledgeCost Accounting Standards Familiarity

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree2 Years Work Experience or Equivalent Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

What's it like working for a company where you are treated as more than a number? Empowering. Joining our Supply Chain team, you are the backbone behind determining reasonableness of supplier proposed pricing for multiple contracts and programs that keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you'll get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.

BAE Systems is seeking a Cost Analyst with exceptional analytic skills to join the Supplier Cost Analyst team. As a Supplier Cost Analyst, you will analyze supplier cost proposals and provide recommended negotiation positions to Subcontracts/ Procurement. Supplier Proposal Analyses are compliant with Electronic Systems estimating system policies and guidance, FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)/ DFARs (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations) and Truthful Cost Pricing Data (TCPD) requirements. In addition, you will support customer request for information and audits of proposed material.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience

Skills:

  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties

  • Be able to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment

  • Must have strong problem-solving, analytical and in-depth research skills

  • Effective communications skills to include writing reports of significant complexity and length with attention to detail. Explain position/ issues verbally to co-workers, management and suppliers.

  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel and suppliers

  • Utilize analytical and computer skills, and various software packages to prepare appropriate reports and documents

  • Support the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation process and system improvements within budget while adhering to strict time requirements and schedule

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience in proposal preparation with a working knowledge of Project Finance, Contracts or Subcontract Administration with a working knowledge of Cost & Price Analysis for Department of War procurements

  • A working understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) with an emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliant proposals

  • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, and Accounting and Proposal preparation procedures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cost Analyst II

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How this job compares

Set against the 459 open Cost Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$67–115K/yr
  • US median$86–159K/yr342 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $91K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter of Cost Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 459 open Cost Analyst jobs across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Cost Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 374 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 244 of the 459 open Cost Analyst jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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