Cost Estimator - Senior

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participating in customer discussion to identify requirements and expectations of a proposal in addition to the stated RFP/SOW
• Participates in fact-finding and contract negotiations and assisting in the formulation of negotiation strategies to meet company objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for growth and improvement of analysis and pricing tools and processes used in preparation of proposals and review of the EAC (Estimate at Complete) process
• Provide assistance in cost/pricing government DCMA Audits
• Review and provide guidance for maintenance on estimating process flows in CLM systems for metrics and continuous improvement opportunities
• Participates as a proposal team member and cost volume leader
• Review and understand drawings, technical documents, and product/customer specifications in order to prepare estimates
• Proposals may include simple to complex accumulations of inputs from functional business areas
• Prepares cost estimates using ProPricer software and generates budgets to distribute to functional managers
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand and address quality requirements, scheduling capacity, and resource planning in preparation of estimates
• Works within the guidance of USG regulations (FAR/DFARS/CAS), and company policies and procedures in the preparation of cost estimates
• Provides supporting data for and participates in proposal reviews with upper management
• Track program performance using ERP extracted data and dashboards
• Update timekeeping software to ensure accuracy of charges by all employees
• Prepare cost impact analysis reports upon request
• Maintain forecasts for labor hours based on proposal activity
• Plans and coordinating estimating strategies for development and production programs

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or similar/relevant discipline
• 5-7 years of relevant cost estimating and/or data analytics experience
• Excellent analytical skills including good understanding of statistical concepts and variance analysis
• Ability to assess the implications of available information on pricing and prepare well supported estimate positions
• Advanced skills in EXCEL to include working with multiple workbooks, large data sets, statistics, and advanced formulas
• Intermediate skills in other MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Understanding of basic accounting practices and manufacturing concepts, such as bills of material, ERP functionality, etc.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple assigned estimates and tasks; must work well with and communicate well with others
• Able to interface with all levels of employees, management and within industry and customer communities at a commensurate level
• Creative problem solver
• Results oriented with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Certifications through AACE
• Familiar with ProPricer software
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/CAS