Estimating Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a full-time Estimator to support proposal development for GDLS products and services. You will work with the proposal team to ensure cost inputs are accurate, conform to CAS and FAR, and aligned with approved processes.

In a fast-paced environment you will handle multiple proposals, prepare pricing artifacts using ProPricer, and present findings to leadership. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Understanding of CAS and FAR.
• Experience in Program Management, Finance or Accounting and/or Defense Industry.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in core team meetings to adhere to proposal schedule and requirements.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into internal instructions across GDLS functions.
• Review estimated hours and cost by function relative to the scope of work.
• Prepare summaries, reports and submittal documents consolidating costs using ProPricer.
• Present proposals to leadership and support contract negotiations and audits.
• Train and mentor new employees and support internal/external audits.

Skills

MS Excel

CAS and FAR knowledge

Program Management / Finance / Acount/

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

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, 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.
• Participate in peer reviews.
• 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