Remote Senior Pricing & Material Cost Estimator

Aston Carter; USA; Remote; USD 80.000 - 104.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking a Pricing Analyst Material Cost Estimator to support defense proposals by developing material cost estimates, cost bases of estimate, and data-driven analysis to ensure compliant bids.

The role collaborates with proposal and program management teams, purchasing and engineering, and may be performed on-site or remotely with flexibility. This permanent role is based in Bridgeton, MO with strong cross-functional engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Data Science, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of pricing analysis or material cost estimating experience.
• Experience in DoD procurement, material planning, or estimating in aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and strong data analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with defense industry material estimating and proposal processes.
• Knowledge of DoD estimating requirements, including compliance considerations.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven experience in defense estimation and pricing analysis.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on cost reduction and process enhancement.

Aufgaben

• Conduct detailed material cost estimating and analyze price reasonableness for proposals.
• Prepare internal documentation using Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, Excel, and Deltek ProPricer.
• Collaborate with purchasing and engineering to optimize cost estimates and supplier quoting strategies.
• Generate material bases of estimate for proposal submittals.
• Support contract negotiations with updated estimates and disclosures.
• Deliver artifacts detailing awarded material basis of estimate post-contract award.
• Maintain cost traceability linking quotes, data, and pricing rationale for audits.

Kenntnisse

Pricing analysis

Material cost estimating

DoD procurement experience

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication skills

Cost modeling

Audits/compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

IBM Cognos

Microsoft Excel

Deltek ProPricer

Jobbeschreibung

Aston Carter is seeking a Pricing Analyst Material Cost Estimator to support defense proposals by developing material cost estimates, cost bases of estimate, and data-driven analysis to ensure compliant bids.

The role collaborates with proposal and program management teams, purchasing and engineering, and may be performed on-site or remotely with flexibility. This permanent role is based in Bridgeton, MO with strong cross-functional engagement.