Senior Cost Engineer: Defense Pricing & Proposals

Moog Inc.

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to join its Military Aircraft Group and shape winning proposals for defense programs.

The role is onsite with flexible options in East Aurora, NY or Torrance, CA, partnering with engineering, program management, contracts, finance, and leadership to develop pricing strategies. You will lead cost proposals, support audits, manage RFIs, and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance with FAR, CAS, and TINA while driving process improvements and accurate,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of experience in cost engineering, pricing, contracts, proposal development, estimating, or a related discipline.
Strong knowledge of cost engineering principles, pricing methodologies, and proposal development practices.
Experience supporting pricing, sales, contracts, or business development activities.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

Lead competitive and sole-source proposal efforts, developing pricing strategies and cost models from proposal development through negotiation and contract award.
Develop, analyze, coordinate, and support cost proposals for government and commercial customers, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, Moog estimating practices, and company policies.
Review and interpret RFPs, provide pricing guidance to cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA, and other regulatory requirements.
Partner with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, supply chain, and program management to develop accurate, defendable, and competitive cost estimates.
Prepare, review, and present cost estimates, pricing recommendations, and proposal packages to leadership, customers, and government audit agencies.
Lead RFIs, fact-finding activities, pre-negotiation positions, pricing certifications, audit support, and other customer-facing pricing discussions.
Document and defend cost and pricing positions to support negotiations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Represent the pricing function during executive reviews, customer engagements, and key business decision-making forums.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on proposal cycle time, process standardization, pricing tools, databases, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
Mentor junior team members and serve as a subject matter expert for cost engineering and pricing best practices.