General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Pricing/Cost Estimator III

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; 6+ years of finance, accounting, or business administration experience in manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of costing and pricing principles and practices.
  • Experience in government contracting and negotiation.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve moderately complex costing issues.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in computer applications relevant to the role, including spreadsheets.
  • Willingness to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management planning and bidding.
  • Compile and analyze statistical data to assess product purchasing feasibility and pricing objectives.
  • Conduct studies to establish standard hour costs and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Interface with internal teams and external vendors to gather necessary data and make product sourcing recommendations.
  • Analyze documentation to prepare estimates for time, cost, and labor.
  • Review data to determine material and labor needs and create itemized lists.
  • Perform pre-award, post-award, and fact-finding audits.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation and sick leave.
  • Retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
Under general direction, performs pricing of proposals and directs support of pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits. Supervises development and maintenance of cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
  • Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
  • Interfaces with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data. Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products.
  • Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
  • Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
  • Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
  • Performs pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits.
  • Interprets FAR and CAS regulations relating to pricing.
  • Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheet. Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Other duties as assigned or required


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 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. Must be able to work extended hours when required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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