Senior Cost Engineer - Defense Pricing & Proposals Lead

Moog Inc; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost proposals for military programs and shape pricing strategies across the proposal lifecycle. You will partner with engineering, contracts, finance, and leadership to develop defendable estimates and compliant pricing packages.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with FAR/DFARS/TINA. Onsite in East Aurora NY or Torrance CA with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Cost engineering

Pricing

Proposal development

Estimating

FAR/DFARS/TINA

Advanced Excel

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Moog Inc. is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost proposals for military programs and shape pricing strategies across the proposal lifecycle. You will partner with engineering, contracts, finance, and leadership to develop defendable estimates and compliant pricing packages.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with FAR/DFARS/TINA. Onsite in East Aurora NY or Torrance CA with competitive compensation and benefits.