Pricing/Cost Estimator Senior

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for providing cost estimating support on complex proposals and contracts which includes estimating labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.

Ensures cost estimates are developed in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications while meeting overall corporate policies and objectives. Consults with management and external sources on cost estimating activities and provides leadership in cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. May function in an advisory or project leadership role providing direction to professional or technical staff. Participates as a member of proposal teams and with management on short and long term proposal planning as well as supporting contract negotiating teams. Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research and analyze specifications and calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data in support of proposal and contract activities.
• Coordinate the collection and accumulation of appropriate cost, contractual, schedule, and technical data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Establish estimating assumptions, rationale, basis of estimate (BOE), learning curve, and scrap, rework, and warranty factors for use in cost estimating assignments.
• Prepare and maintain historical cost data.
• Consult with project engineers to develop engineering and manufacturing labor hour estimates and with vendors, subcontractors, and procurement to develop a consolidated, priced summary bill of material.
• Respond to inquiries, identify issues, and guide the development of innovative solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety of cost estimating topics.
• Work closely with financial analysts to enable cost estimates to be incorporated into financial proposal pricing models.
• Document, validate, and present cost estimates to project management, customers, and auditors.
• Participate in the development and monitor the implementation of the assigned units costs standards and practices.
• May represent the organization as the prime cost estimating contact.
• Participate in the selection, development, and training of proposal staff.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Responsible for ensuring all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Responsible for ensuring work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
  
  
  

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related discipline, with emphasis in cost accounting, cost estimating and/or project management; along with fifteen or more years of progressive cost estimating experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough 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 organize and coordinate workloads to meet established milestones with some 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 document, report, and present cost estimating findings to a variety of audiences;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• The ability to initiate, plan, and lead a team; and,
• The ability to represent the organization as a prime contact on cost related matters. Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
  
  
  

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 116,480 - 208,505