Aerospace Cost Estimator | Proposals & Analytics

Fiber Materials; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 ETO days

12 paid holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fiber Materials Inc. seeks a Cost Estimator to oversee and prepare compliant cost and pricing estimates for aerospace and defense contracts. You will lead proposals, analyze data, and coach junior estimators, with onsite focus. Collaboration across engineering and finance is essential.

Responsibilities include supporting audits, refining estimating processes, and driving strategic direction for pricing tools. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required, with FAR/DFARS/CAS familiarity beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or similar/relevant discipline.
• 3-5 years of cost estimating and/or data analytics experience.
• Excellent analytical skills including statistics and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with large data sets and complex formulas.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates and tasks; able to communicate well with others.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts and ERP functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in customer discussions to identify requirements and expectations for proposals.
• Assist in negotiations and develop strategies to meet company objectives.
• Provide strategic direction for pricing tools and processes used in proposal preparation and EAC reviews.
• Support DCMA audits with cost/pricing activities.
• Review and improve estimating processes and CLM system metrics for continuous improvement.
• Prepare cost estimates using ProPricer and generate budgets for managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Variance analysis

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ProPricer

ERP systems

Job description

Fiber Materials Inc. seeks a Cost Estimator to oversee and prepare compliant cost and pricing estimates for aerospace and defense contracts. You will lead proposals, analyze data, and coach junior estimators, with onsite focus. Collaboration across engineering and finance is essential.

Responsibilities include supporting audits, refining estimating processes, and driving strategic direction for pricing tools. Strong Excel and ERP skills are required, with FAR/DFARS/CAS familiarity beneficial.