Cost Estimator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Pricing/Cost Estimator to join our Cost Estimating group in Poway, CA.

The role involves building BOM structures by WBS for FAR15 proposals and using the CES to estimate material and labor costs for proposals and contracts. The candidate will provide cost estimating support on complex proposals, evaluate realism and risk, and ensure compliance with RFP specs and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with project engineers and program management to develop a BOM structure by WBS for FAR15 proposal efforts.
• Develops hardware material and labor estimates identified on the BOM using the CES for proposal and contract activities.
• Provides cost estimating support on complex and FFP proposals and contracts with responsibility to evaluate estimate realism and risk.
• Ensures cost estimates align with RFP specifications and corporate policies.
• Conducts BOM review meetings with Program Manager, Engineering, and Manufacturing for confirmation of hardware structure and approval of touch labor hours.
• Prepares Consolidated BOM (CBOM) for soliciting quotes from Procurement.
• Prepares reports to Pricing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance using EXCEL and CES.
• Develops and maintains BOM EXCEL spreadsheets.
• Displays understanding of FAR regulations relating to BOM.
• Participates in proposal teams and supports contract negotiations.
• Assists with pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits.

Job description

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. We have an exciting opportunity as a Pricing/Cost Estimator to work with our Cost Estimating group, located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with project engineers and program management to develop a Bill of Material (BOM) structure by WBS for all FAR15 proposal efforts.
• Develops hardware material and labor estimates identified on the Bill of Materials (BOM) using the company developed Cost Estimating System (CES) in support of proposal and contract activities.
• Provides 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.
• Conducts BOM review meetings with Program Manager, Engineering, and Manufacturing for confirmation of hardware structure and approval of manufacturing touch labor hours.
• Prepares Consolidated Bill of Material (CBOM) for soliciting quotes from Procurement.
• Prepares reports to Pricing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance using EXCEL and CES.
• Develops and maintains BOM EXCEL spreadsheets.
• General understanding of FAR regulations relating to the BOM.
• Participates as a member of proposal teams and supports contract negotiating teams.
• Assists with pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits.