A&D Material Estimator for Proposals

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Procurement (Material Estimator) to compile complete material costs for proposals across multiple sites, including Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes CBOM creation, supplier quoting, and analysis of technical drawings to ensure accurate estimates and on-time submittals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Pricing, engineering, and suppliers to finalize material cost data and lead-times, while supporting audits and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of related experience; graduate degree with 4+ years preferred; in lieu of a degree, 8 years experience accepted.
• Aerospace/Defense industry experience.
• Proficient in Excel Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP; able to organize large data sets.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and attention to detail skills.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems Costpoint and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Generate Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOM) tailored to each proposal’s schedule and requirements.
• Leverage supplier quotes, historical data, price lists, and stock to determine items for quotations.
• Analyze technical drawings and specifications to determine estimating needs.
• Compile, review, and approve material cost data and provide CBOM reports with lead-times to Pricing.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support GATE reviews and customer/DCAA audits; ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Maintain records of estimated vs actual material usage for continuous improvement.

Skills

Aerospace/Defense experience

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Data organization

Strong presentation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Costpoint

SAP

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Procurement (Material Estimator) to compile complete material costs for proposals across multiple sites, including Norfolk, VA. The role emphasizes CBOM creation, supplier quoting, and analysis of technical drawings to ensure accurate estimates and on-time submittals.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Pricing, engineering, and suppliers to finalize material cost data and lead-times, while supporting audits and ensuring policy compliance.