Lead DoD Cost Estimating & Proposals Manager

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems in El Segundo, CA seeks a Cost Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team for government projects. You will develop cost estimates, basis of estimates, BOMs and cost volumes, ensuring accuracy while coordinating with program management, engineering, and contracts.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in major cost estimating, and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance. Experience with ProPricer is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience leading government cost-estimating efforts.
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the cost estimating team for government projects.
• Analyze RFPs, SOWs, TRDs to develop accurate estimates.
• Generate submission-ready cost proposal articles and cost volumes.
• Coordinate with program management, engineering, finance, and contracts for alignment.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS and TINA.
• Assist with program baselining and execution efforts.
• Track cost estimate vs. actuals to inform mitigation strategies.
• Develop algorithms to streamline estimating processes.

Skills

Cost estimating leadership

RFP/SOW/TRD analysis

Cost proposal preparation

Team coordination

Executive communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ProPricer

Job description

Millennium Space Systems in El Segundo, CA seeks a Cost Estimating Manager to lead the estimating team for government projects. You will develop cost estimates, basis of estimates, BOMs and cost volumes, ensuring accuracy while coordinating with program management, engineering, and contracts.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 8+ years in major cost estimating, and US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance. Experience with ProPricer is preferred.