Senior Estimator (Top Secret/SCI Required)

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Responsibilities

• Cook up, collaborate, develop, review, and present cost estimates in compliance with internal and external requirements
• Support proposal activities for Blue Origin's commercial and government customers
• Develop cost estimates for Internal Research & Development (IR&D) efforts
• Prepare cost estimates across all Blue Origin product lines, including:
• Liquid rocket propulsion
• Suborbital launch services
• Orbital launch services
• Lunar landing services
• In-space applications
• Perform concurrent estimating activities involving a variety of stakeholders, complexities, levels of scope definition, and magnitudes
• Write Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives to document and rationalize estimating approaches
• Collaborate as part of a team of cost professionals to deliver high-quality estimates
• Contribute to the development and improvement of estimating practices and processes as Blue Origin continues to grow and evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years' experience
• In depth understanding of FAR, DFARS, NFS, Business Systems Criteria, and other US Government regulations and the requirements for compliance
• Ability to read and understand proposal documents like the request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), and relevant cost related documents provided by the customer
• Advanced professional expertise in cost competitive, well supported, and accurate cost estimates, proformas, and business models
• Desire to identify and lead process improvement efforts
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Desire to train, develop, and mentor others
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Current TS/SCI

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Leadership skills
• Commitment to quality

Benefits

• Base Pay Range For WA applicants is $124,476.00 - $174,265.35
• Other Site Ranges May Differ
• Culture Statement
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.