Cost Estimating Manager

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimating Manager to join our Cost Engineering team, located in our Rancho Bernardo facility. This is a working manager role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides advice and guidance to senior management and program managers on cost estimating issues relating to government and commercial proposals and contracts.
• Assists in the strategic development of the cost estimating function and is accountable for the implementation and administration of policies and procedures that ensure company processes are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages cost estimating activities for contract change orders and contract estimates.
• Serves as the company’s primary cost estimating representative during program negotiations and government audits.
• Develops reports and presentations that secure management approval of cost estimates aligned with company profit and cash flow goals and provides counsel to management regarding potential risks.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information and participates in the development of classified program materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial/cost engineering, or a related discipline, and eleven or more years of progressive cost estimating experience, preferably with a defense contractor.
• Equivalent professional cost estimating experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• At least five years in management.
• Must be familiar with project/proposal management and cost accounting principles.
• Must have an extensive understanding of cost estimating concepts and principles, FAR and related governmental rules and regulations; and, experience demonstrating a broad application of those principles, concepts, and practices.
• Must be able to plan, organize, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones with experience in project leadership.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
  • The ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions to a variety of complex problems of diverse scope;
  • Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present cost estimating findings to a variety of audiences including project/proposal management and customers;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • The ability to initiate, plan, and lead a team of experienced cost estimators on projects;
  • The ability to represent the organization as a primary contact on cost related matters;
  • Excellent Microsoft Office PC skills;
  • Familiarity with SAP and Deltek ProPricer is preferred.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment is essential, as is the flexibility to work extended hours and travel as required.
• This position has an in-office requirement to support team integration and growth.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required. Active Secret clearance desired.