GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage, paid holidays, state mandated sick leave, and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.
Position – SMS Cost Analyst
Location: Phoenix, AZ
We are seeking an experienced SMS Cost Analyst to support supplier commerciality determinations, price analysis, and procurement compliance activities within the aerospace and defense industry. This position will work directly with suppliers to collect supporting data, evaluate commercial market evidence, and prepare complete determination packages that meet customer and audit requirements.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements, supplier facing experience, and excellent technical writing skills. SMS JD- Quest Global
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive and review supplier commerciality assertions and confirm submission completeness against FAR 2.101 criteria
• Work directly with suppliers to obtain characteristic data, invoices, catalog pricing, price lists, and sales history
• Track supplier responses and escalate delays that may affect required cycle times
• Conduct independent market research to determine whether a customary commercial market exists
• Evaluate commercial offerings, comparable products, platform usage, and sources within and outside the customer supply base
• Perform price analysis using similar item sales history and appropriate adjustments for form, fit, and function differences
• Document the basis for fair and reasonable pricing determinations
• Assemble technical assessments, market evidence, price justification, and supporting narratives into complete determination packages
• Maintain traceable and audit ready documentation suitable for customer, DCMA, and DCAA review
• Monitor backlog, cycle time, and supplier responsiveness and identify commerciality assertions that may not meet requirements early in the process SMS JD- Quest Global
Competencies
• Analytical Skills: Evaluates commercial, supplier, and pricing information accurately
• Regulatory Knowledge: Applies FAR and DFARS requirements to commerciality and price analysis
• Technical Writing: Produces clear, complete, and defensible determination narratives
• Supplier Communication: Obtains required information while maintaining productive supplier relationships
• Attention to Detail: Maintains accurate and audit ready documentation
Summary of Education, Experience and Certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in government contracts, subcontract administration, procurement compliance, or price and cost analysis within aerospace and defense
• Demonstrated experience supporting commerciality determinations and similar item assertions
• Direct supplier facing experience required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15
• Knowledge of FAR 2.101 commercial product and service definitions
• Familiarity with TINA thresholds and DFARS 212 commerciality determination requirements
• Experience evaluating commerciality assertions and supporting evidence packages
• Strong price analysis skills, including comparability adjustments, sales history normalization, and market based price reasonableness
• Ability to conduct independent market research and document supporting evidence
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
• U.S. person status and ability to obtain access to export controlled data required SMS JD- Quest Global
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires frequent computer work, data analysis, documentation, and communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in government contracts, subcontract administration, procurement compliance, or price and cost analysis within aerospace and defense
- Experience supporting commerciality determinations and similar item assertions
- Direct supplier-facing experience
- Working knowledge of FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15
- Knowledge of FAR 2.101 commercial product and service definitions
- Familiarity with TINA thresholds and DFARS 212 commerciality determination requirements
- Experience evaluating commerciality assertions and supporting evidence packages
- Strong price analysis skills, including comparability adjustments, sales history normalization, and market-based price reasonableness
- Ability to conduct independent market research and document supporting evidence
- Strong written communication and technical documentation skills
- U.S. person status and ability to obtain access to export-controlled data
What We Do
GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is a Canadian aerospace staffing and technical-services company serving aviation and aerospace organizations worldwide. It provides qualified technical personnel and general staffing, aircraft maintenance, technical audits, logistics management, aircraft delivery, operational support, and technical consulting. Its expertise spans aircraft interiors, structures, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions for original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, operators, and aircraft lessors.
