Cost Estimator

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. We are seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Airport Business Management (ABM) department. This position is onsite at Flight Operations in Palmdale, CA with a flexible 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), one remote day per week, and a company rideshare program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares Basis of Estimates (BOEs) used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to calculate Flight Operations costs.
• Conducts analysis to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Interfaces with several internal functional groups and subject matter experts to gather data.
• Analyzes specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
• Reviews estimating plans, program characteristics, estimating structures, ground rules and assumptions to determine labor hour requirements to prepare BOEs.
• Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining Flight Operations labor hours.
• Performs or assists with pre-award, post-award, and fact-finding audits.
• Develops and maintains electronic cost estimating databases.
• Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
• Works on continuously improving the cost estimation process using organizational change management practices and techniques.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three or more years' experience in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a general knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in costing.
• Must have experience negotiating and working in a contracting environment and be able to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex costing problems.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written and be computer literate with knowledge of computer applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet applications.
• Must be able to work extended hours when required.