Pricing/Cost Estimator

Poway, California

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Corporate positions help our company operate at its maximum potential while providing the best service to all customers. Our corporate teams maintain a high level of collaboration across multiple departments and teams. Corporate roles include Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology Services (ITS), Accounting & Finance, and Contracts & Procurement.

Schedule: Full-Time Salary
Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Travel: 0 - 25

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Job ID 49346BR Company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title Pricing/Cost Estimator City Poway State California Workstyle Hybrid Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $68,770 - $116,193

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary With limited direction, within an assigned functional unit, this position is responsible for providing cost estimating support on complex and FFP proposals and contracts with the primary responsibility to evaluate estimate realism and risk through consideration of contract type and prior related contract performance.
Ensures cost estimates are developed in accordance with the request for proposal (RFP) specifications, meet overall corporate policies and objectives.
Coordinates the collection and accumulation of appropriate cost, contractual, schedule, and technical elements. Researches and analyzes specifications and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
Maintains, analyzes, updates, and develops electronic and/or hard copy cost estimating data bases.
Responds to inquiries, identifies issues, and guides the development of innovative solutions to complex and diverse challenges concerning a variety of cost estimating topics.
Participates in the development of and monitors the implementation of cost standards and practices.
Serves as a consultant to management and as an external spokesperson on cost estimating activities and provides leadership in cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Participates as a member of proposal teams, supports contract negotiating teams, participates with management on short and long term proposal planning, and may make internal and external presentations.
Estimates labor hours and material costs for hardware-oriented engineering and manufacturing tasks in support of company proposal and contract activities.
Establishes estimating assumptions, rationale, basis of estimate (BOE), learning curve, and scrap, rework, and warranty factors for use in cost estimating assignments.
Works closely 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.
Utilizes parametric estimating techniques and various PC estimating tools as appropriate.
Works closely with financial analysts to enable cost estimates to be incorporated into financial proposal pricing models.
Documents, validates, and explains cost estimates to project management, customers, and auditors.
Participates in cost estimating activities for contract change orders and contract estimates to complete.
May represent the company as the primary cost estimating contact and may provide direction to less experienced estimators.
Participates in the selection, development, and training of proposal staff.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
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 bachelor's degree and six or more years of experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
Must have a complete knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in costing and pricing. Must have experience negotiating and working in government 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.

Salary:$68,770 - $116,193

Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No

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Benefits

Healthcare
Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
Competitive Pay
Multiple product lines means a variety of work
Paid Time Off

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“General Atomics is a company that has provided amazing career opportunities. There is no limit to where you can go in this company.”

– Shalena, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”

– Uriah, Project Manager

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