Cost & Pricing Manager – Government Contracts

From our Torrance, California facility, Intellisense Systems engineers advanced technology for ground, maritime, and airborne platforms operating in some of the most demanding environments on Earth.

We’re a fast-growing Southern California defense innovator solving mission‑critical challenges for the U.S. aerospace and defense community and we need a seasoned Cost and Pricing Manager to help us price and negotiate new awards.

This is an on‑site role located in Torrance, CA.

As our Cost & Pricing Manager – Government Contracts, you will own the full pricing lifecycle as an individual contributor: building certified cost or pricing data packages for $10M+ proposals, and partnering across the organization to improve P‑wins and mitigate company risk. Your decisions will directly shape which programs Intellisense wins and executes.

• Build cost and pricing models in PROPRICER for development and production proposals, including complete certified cost or pricing data packages (SF 1411 / Table 15-2) for TINA‑subject submissions ($10M+)
• Conduct cost analysis, trend analysis, and what‑if modeling to balance price competitiveness with program margin targets
• Enhance standard work breakdown structures during proposal development to ensure cost granularity supports downstream performance management

• Negotiate and administer CPFF and FFP contracts.
• Prepare and negotiate NDAs, and development/production contracts
• Administer post‑award obligations: limitation of funds/cost notifications, and contract modifications

• Collaborate with General Managers, Business Development, and Engineering to structure deals, improve P‑win rates, and mitigate risk across the program portfolio
• Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management at any time.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 2+ years of experience in estimating, pricing, and contract administration in a high‑tech or complex manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of FAR Part 15 and the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data statute (TINA) with experience preparing certified cost or pricing data submissions
• Proficiency with PROPRICER or equivalent pricing tools; experience with Deltek Costpoint
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Math, or a related field
• Negotiation, collaboration, and communication skills across all levels of an organization

• Close coordination with a team experienced in pricing and contract management.
• The chance to continually work on new technologies and implement elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables employees with all the tools they need to be successful.
• Innovative use of AI in development and production contracting.

$120-170k (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience)

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.