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Cost Analyst
A Cost Analyst examines an organization's spending patterns and production costs, performing variance analysis and financial modeling to help management understand where budgets deviate from plans. Working primarily in Excel and enterprise systems like SAP, they apply cost accounting principles to support pricing decisions, budgeting, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives. This role is common in manufacturing, finance, and operations departments and typically reports to a finance manager or controller.
How much does a Cost Analyst make?
Too few Cost Analyst postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 3 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Cost Analyst roles?
3 open Cost Analyst roles from 3 employers.
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Last checked October 27, 2026
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Cost Analyst, SSC/FMC
Space Systems Command
Los Angeles, CA · $104,349 – $161,313
The U.S. Space Force seeks a quantitatively skilled cost analyst to lead estimation and modeling for defense weapon systems, applying statistical methods and operations research to guide acquisitions within budget constraints. This is a direct-hire federal position requiring top-secret clearance and expertise in cost-effectiveness analysis, data collection, and predictive modeling for military technology.
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COST ANALYST
Air Force Civilian Career Training
Hanscom Afb, MA · $50,460 – $101,375
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Plant Cost Analyst
Johns Manville
Full-time · Cleburne, TX · $80,000 – $110,000
This role supports cost accounting and financial analysis for a manufacturing plant, focusing on cost reduction and productivity improvements. It suits someone with manufacturing accounting experience who can manage financial closing cycles, develop budgets and forecasts, and partner with plant leadership on strategic financial decisions.
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JanSport
Jersey City, NJ
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Beckman Coulter
Sunnyvale, CA
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Cambria
Belle Plaine, MN
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Boeing
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RingCentral
Belmont, CA
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JLL
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Supercast
Los Angeles, CA
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Arizent
New York, NY · $120,000 – $130,000 · Remote
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STV Group
Dallas, TX
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Einstein Bros. Bagels
Denver, CO
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