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Cost & Pricing Manager – Government Contracts
Job Location:
Job Location:
Torrance, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
Were 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.
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.
This is an on-site role located in Torrance CA
Responsibilities:
Pricing & Proposals
What You Can Expect:
Pay Range: $120-170k (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills qualifications and experience)
Benefits:
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact us by phone at or by email atemailprotected
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.
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Were 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.
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.
This is an on-site role located in Torrance CA
Responsibilities:
Pricing & Proposals
- 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
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Management Math or a related field
- Negotiation collaboration and communication skills across all levels of an organization
What You Can Expect:
- 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.
Pay Range: $120-170k (Base salary for this position will vary based on your skills qualifications and experience)
Benefits:
- 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 DentalInsurance 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
The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.
With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact us by phone at or by email atemailprotected
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Intellisense Systems, Inc. designs advanced sensing technology that support a full data continuum. Learn more about our end-to-end process.
