Senior Cost Engineer: Defense Proposals Leader

Moog Inc.

Buffalo (NY)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 135,000

Full time

8 hours ago

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Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Cost Engineer to lead cost proposals for military and government customers.

You will partner with engineering, program management, contracts, finance, and senior leadership to shape pricing strategies and cost proposals throughout the proposal lifecycle. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in cost engineering, pricing, or related areas, with strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS/TINA and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Finance, or related field.
Five+ years in cost engineering, pricing, contracts, proposal development, estimating, or related discipline.
Strong knowledge of cost engineering principles, pricing methodologies, and proposal development.
Experience supporting pricing, sales, contracts, or business development activities.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proficiency in Office applications.
Strong attention to detail and 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.