ENGINEER COST 3

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula, MS seeks a Cost Analyst to estimate labor and material costs, analyze designs and BOMs, and develop cost models for proposals. You will apply statistical methods and engineering techniques to ensure cost-aware solutions across design and production phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering and finance, supports negotiations and RFP responses, and requires a strong foundation in cost analysis with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
• Masters degree and 3 years of experience.
• PhD and 0 years of experience.
• Nice to have: background in mathematics and/or data analytics with finance/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimates labor and material costs based on RFP data and historical information.
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, BOMs and production costs.
• Devises modeling and measuring techniques using statistical and engineering methods.
• Ensures conversion of customer requirements into total system solutions within cost constraints.
• Supports design-to-cost efforts and participates in negotiations and reviews.

Skills

Cost analysis

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Proposal support

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

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Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: Yes, 25%-50% of the time

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers. Analyzes specifications, sketches, blueprints, bill of material, or sample layouts and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Devises modeling and measuring techniques, utilizes statistical methods, engineering methods, and operational mathematics techniques. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installment, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical schedule, cost constraints, cost drivers and cost risks. Supports engineering discipline in design to cost (DTC) efforts, spiral design trade studies, research and development, as well as advanced capability initiatives / projects. Resolves proposal preparation problems and assesses the progress against established plans and parameters. Supports and participates in negotiations, technical analysis reviews (TAR), audits and fact finding with the customer.

• Conduct historical analysis of cost and performance data across multiple programs and functions.
• Perform statistical correlation analysis across various resource categories to identify trends, relationships, and drivers of cost or performance.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analytical initiatives as assigned.
• Produce assessments of the competitive landscape within the shipbuilding industry.
• Develop analytical products related to the federal authorization and appropriation process, including impacts to program funding and strategic positioning.

Must Have

Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience

-or-

Masters degree and 3 years of experience

-or-

PHD and 0 years of experience

Nice to Have

An educational background in mathematics and/or data analytics, with experience in finance and/or engineering is highly preferred.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co .com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.