Pricing/Cost Estimator
Poway, CaliforniaOverview
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
Success Profile
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- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Versatile
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop pricing strategy and proposal pricing for commercial and government proposals.
- Build up cost estimates using historical data, data collected from functional subject matter experts, purchase order history, and vendor quotes.
- Develop cost, schedule, milestones, and other proposal supporting data.
- Present work product to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, and price auditors.
- Ensure proposal pricing data conforms with the Request for Proposal (RFP) and any other (e.g., country specific, U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc.) applicable regulations.
- Assist in creating and updating pricing templates, pricing policies, and procedures.
- Negotiate and manage pricing aspects of contracts and related audits (e.g., pre-award, post-award, fact finding).
- Represent the pricing organization as the primary interface with internal functional groups as well as outside vendors.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ensure all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Ensure work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Perform 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 three or more years experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Must have a general 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.
- Must be able to work extended hours when required.
Salary:$56,820 - $96,015
Benefits
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Healthcare
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Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans
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Competitive Pay
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Multiple product lines means a variety of work
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Paid Time Off

“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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