Pricing & Cost Estimator for Government Contracts

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

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.