Material Cost Estimator

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Pricing Cost Estimator to join the Cost Engineering team. The role involves pricing proposals, supporting pre- and post-award activities, and auditing processes to achieve business objectives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and multiple years in finance or cost accounting within manufacturing, with strong costing and data analysis capabilities. On-site work in San Diego is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three or more years experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience negotiating in government contracting environments and solving costing problems.

Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates for management planning and bids.
• Compiles and analyzes data to establish price objectives for contracts.
• Interprets data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheets and related reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing knowledge

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Cost Estimator within our Cost Engineering team. This position is located in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA.

Under general supervision, performs pricing of proposals and supports pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits. Helps develop and maintain cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.


• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.


• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.


• Interfaces with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data. Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products


• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.


• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.


• Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.


• Performs or assists with pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits.


• Interprets FAR and CAS regulations relating to pricing.


• Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheet. Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.


• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.


• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.


• Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor\'s degree and three or more years experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.


• Must have a general knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in costing and pricing.


• Must have experience negotiating and working in government contracting environment and be able to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex costing problems. Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written and be computer literate with knowledge of computer applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet applications.


• Must be able to work extended hours when required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015