Estimating Specialist

General Dynamics Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401K match

Educational assistance

9/80 work schedule

On-site facilities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems invites applications for a full-time Estimator to support proposal development and cost inputs in accordance with FAR/CAS requirements. The role involves collaboration with proposal teams to handle multiple proposals and provide pricing artifacts for leadership and audits.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage complex schedules, and mentor junior staff while delivering accurate cost analyses across varying proposal sizes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Experience in Program Management, Finance or Accounting and/or Defense Industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in core team meetings to follow proposal schedule and requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into instructions for internal GDLS functions and monitor conformity.
• Review estimated hours and costs by function relative to the scope of work.
• Prepare summaries, reports and submittals consolidating costs using ProPricer.
• Complete all required customer deliverables.
• Present proposals to leadership verbally and in writing.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing artifacts through award.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Train and mentor new employees.

Skills

MS Excel

CAS & FAR knowledge

Program Management

Finance/Accounting

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

The General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Finance team is looking to fulfill a position for a full time Estimator.In this role, the Estimator will support the development of proposals for GDLS products and services.The Estimator will work closely with proposal team members to ensure all cost inputs are accurate, conform to Company procedures and meet Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The ideal candidate will be able to work closely with others, in a fast-paced environment and be able to handle multiple proposals in varying stages of development. As the Estimator, candidates will be given complicated high visibility proposals while expecting to maintain a steady flow of smaller proposals.In addition, the Senior Estimator will prepare proposal presentations for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), track negotiations and support internal/external audits.

Responsibilities include:

• Actively participate in core team meetings to adhere to proposal schedule and proposal requirements.
• Assist in the analysis of the customer requirements, translating those requirements into specific instructions to all internal GDLS functions and monitoring the responses for conformity to the instructions.
• Review estimated hours and cost by function as it relates to the scope of work.
• Prepare summaries, reports and submittal documents that consolidate costs and text into comprehensive volumes using the pricing software ProPricer.
• Complete all necessary customer deliverables.
• Present proposal to leadership using both verbal and written forms of communication.
• Support contract negotiations and prepare pricing artifacts as needed through award.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Train and mentor new employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software applications with significant experience using MS Excel

Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Experience in Program Management, Finance or Accounting and/or Defense Industry

Additional Information

Excellent written and oral communication skills are a MUST. The estimator is expected to communicate across the organization, present to leadership, and provide guidance to the core team.

Rare business travel may be required to customer or supplier location.

Candidate must have strong organizational skills

Candidate must be highly self-motivated and proactive

Must be able to manipulate and analyze large amounts of data

What We Offer

If you are just starting your career or are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HAS and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual & team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401K Match
• Educational assistance provided
• 9/80 Work Schedule (The 9/80 allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• On-site Cafeteria and Dry Cleaning
• On-site fitness center and outdoor track

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in the design, development, production, support and innovation of tracked and wheeled military vehicles.