Estimating specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

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In this position, you will contribute to the estimating and pricing strategic support function by applying enterprise cost analysis and cost modeling methods to key pursuits, as well as leading the Civil Space Strategic Business Unit (SBU) with pricing strategy and proposal preparation with adherence to the Estimating System Description (ESD) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You’ll Do :

• Be a strategic business advisor supporting key pricing decisions and analysis for Civil Space new business team and leadership.
• Lead new business proposals, ROMs and program change proposals as needed. Ensure cost volumes are compliant with regulatory requirements and prepared in accordance with company practices.
• Assist in advancing the Company’s Space Program historical data and cost modeling efforts.
• Perform historical cost and technical data collection, normalization, maintenance, and analysis.
• Support the development and implementation of Company-specific Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) and other cost metrics.
• Support analysis of existing tools, and development of new tools, to improve proposal cost estimating and pricing functionality and efficiency.
• Support implementation and utilization of a standardized Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Utilize commercial and government based estimating tools to validate other estimating techniques.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with industry and government cost groups.
• Perform Monte Carlo analysis for all proposals and Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs).
• Perform Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) for new business opportunities and current program Estimates at Complete (EACs), as needed.
• Assist in the collection of historical data and perform analysis to support Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Realistic Cost Estimate (RCE) development.
• Apply and follow policies and procedures related to external Request for Proposal (RFP) and Announcement of Opportunity (AO) requirements.
• Perform Request for Proposal (RFP) and Statement of Work (SOW) analysis and compliance related to cost, schedule, and proposal submittals.
• Apply lessons learned documentation, assessment and implementation of corrective action / improvements to estimating and pricing processes.
• Provide fact finding and negotiations support to proposal teams.
• Conduct presentations for internal management on items related to company cost estimating & pricing policies, processes, tools, compliance and industry / government activities.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.

Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment : This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.

Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in a related field plus 10 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, , Master’s Degree or , may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

• Aerospace / government experience.
• Program and Proposal experience including cost and schedule planning, budgeting, control, analysis, reporting.
• High Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Excel, Teams, Power Point, and SharePoint Online.
• Willingness to learn and grow in role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to function in a high paced dynamic team-work environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience working with data visualization and database management tools.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $115000 - $158500

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being.

a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.

Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

Last updated : 2024-06-22

Salary : $115,000 - $158,500