Cost​/Price Analyst

Mid-Senior Level | Full-time
Business Operations | Livermore, CA | 02/19/2026
Reference #: REF
7998N
Job Code: F04.3 Subcontracts Analyst 3 / F04.4 Subcontracts Analyst 4
Organization: Business
Position Type: Career Indefinite
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable Apply Now

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Pay Range: $114,900- $168,852 Annually
$114,900- $140,712 Annually at the F04.3 level
$137,910- $168,852 Annually at the F04.4 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

We have an opening for a Cost/Price Analyst. You will perform financial, cost, and price analysis in support of a wide range of procurements with varying complexity, including research and development, construction, equipment, systems, materials, supplies, and services. You will perform reviews of contractors’ accounting, timekeeping and estimating systems in accordance with applicable accounting principles and regulations to support purchasing activities.

This position is in the Procurement Department in the Business Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Apply and interpret complex procurement policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with DOE/NNSA requirements and internal business standards while serving as the subject matter expert on cost/price analysis, cost allowability, and accounting system requirements.
• Perform pre-award financial and cost/price analysis of contractors’ proposals. Provide guidance on pricing and assistance in determining reasonableness of price. Assist with developing negotiation strategies for complex contracts and/or agreements.
• Determine final allowable costs of subcontracts and complete closeout of subcontract files.
• Assess financial statements and financial viability of suppliers, providing recommendations to procurement personnel on the financial responsibility of suppliers.
• Analyze subcontractors’ accounting and timekeeping systems and determine ability to meet requirements for complying with government procurement rules and regulations.
• Participate on Buying Teams and Contract Review Boards as the cost/price and financial analysis subject matter expert.
• Prepare written reports, presentations and memos detailing the results of analyses and summary of recommendations.
• Analyze and interpret data with multiple factors and criteria; independently selects methods and techniques to develop practical solutions to solve complex and diverse problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the F04.4 level

• Perform analysis and provide advice and guidance on…