COST ESTIMATING ANALYST 3

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. This is a full-time, 1st shift role located at Newport News Shipbuilding. Relocation assistance is not available, and the position is not eligible for telework.

About the Company

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia, with over 25,000 employees. As the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, NNS leads in advanced technology, manufacturing, and integration of naval ships. Our team includes skilled tradespeople, engineers, project managers, software developers, and technical experts.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs for manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data from prospective customers.
• Analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, to calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
• Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compute cost estimates for raw materials, subcontracted work, and labor.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data and create cost models for estimating elements.
• Prepare cost reports and present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Occasionally conduct ship checks, which may involve climbing vertical/horizontal ladders and working in confined spaces on nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• One of the following may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree:
  • NNS Apprentice School graduate
  • Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
  • Associate’s Degree or other formal 2-year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
  • Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
  • High School/GED and 4 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience, or other relevant exempt experience
  • High School/GED and 8 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military experience, or other relevant non-exempt experience

Skills

• Self-starter with strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Resourceful, independent thinker with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $82,000 to $103,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• On-site health centers and telemedicine options.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) with financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and early childhood/post-secondary education scholarships.
• Benefits may vary by division or work location.