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, invites applications for a Pricing Cost Estimator within the Cost Engineering team. Located in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), this role focuses on pricing proposals, developing cost estimates, and maintaining cost systems.

Under supervision, you will support pre-award/post-award activities, perform audits, and ensure compliance with FAR/CAS. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of costing concepts, pricing, and standard practices.
• Experience negotiating and working in government contracting; ability to analyze costing problems.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication; proficient with spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management planning, bids, and vendor selection.
• Compiles and analyzes data to determine feasibility of pricing and cost objectives.
• Develops standard hour data and cost reduction studies.
• Interfaces with internal teams and outside vendors to gather data and assess make/buy decisions.
• Analyzes blueprints/specifications to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Prepares itemized lists of material and labor requirements.
• Gathers data for cost analyses and determines manufacturing costs within divisions.
• Performs pre- and post-award audits and fact-finding activities.
• Interprets FAR and CAS pricing regulations.
• Maintains pricing spreadsheets and creates reports/graphs of findings.
• Complies with laws, regulations, and safety practices in all activities.

Skills

Pricing

Cost estimation

Costing

Government contracting

Proposal pricing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheets

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.

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