Senior Defense Cost Estimator

The Entwistle Company; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Family/Medical leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Safety reimbursements

Employee events

Job summary

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to join our team in Hudson, MA. You will lead cost estimating for defense manufacturing programs, using historical data and program benchmarks to support bids and budgets.

Excel proficiency and ERP familiarity are essential to build robust Basis of Estimate documents. You’ll collaborate across departments to resolve data discrepancies, identify inefficiencies, and help deliver mission-critical components that support national security.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost estimating processes for manufacturing and defense programs.
• Create Basis of Estimate documents to explain cost estimates.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve data discrepancies.
• Identify and report process or system inefficiencies.
• Assist in improving cost estimation methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled Cost Estimator to join our team in Hudson, MA. You will lead cost estimating for defense manufacturing programs, using historical data and program benchmarks to support bids and budgets.

Excel proficiency and ERP familiarity are essential to build robust Basis of Estimate documents. You’ll collaborate across departments to resolve data discrepancies, identify inefficiencies, and help deliver mission-critical components that support national security.