Estimating Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking an Estimator to support development of proposals for our combat vehicles and integrated technologies. The role requires collaborating with the proposal team to ensure accurate cost inputs, compliance with FAR/CAS, and timely delivery of proposal materials.

The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple proposals at different stages, prepare presentations for the ELT, and support audits and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Understanding of CAS and FAR guidelines.
• Experience in defense industry or government contracting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in core proposal meetings to adhere to schedule and requirements.
• Translate customer requirements into specific instructions for internal functions and monitor responses for conformity.
• Review estimated hours and costs by function relative to the scope of work.
• Prepare cost summaries and volumes using ProPricer.
• Present proposals to leadership in written and verbal form.
• Support contract negotiations and pricing artifacts through award.
• Assist internal and external audits and other duties as assigned.
• Train and mentor new employees.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cost analysis

Proposal coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.That’s why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let’s shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

About this Role

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, 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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.