Strategic Cost Estimator for Proposals & BOMs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Pricing/Cost Estimator to join our Cost Estimating group in Poway, CA.

The role involves building BOM structures by WBS for FAR15 proposals and using the CES to estimate material and labor costs for proposals and contracts. The candidate will provide cost estimating support on complex proposals, evaluate realism and risk, and ensure compliance with RFP specs and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with project engineers and program management to develop a BOM structure by WBS for FAR15 proposal efforts.
• Develops hardware material and labor estimates identified on the BOM using the CES for proposal and contract activities.
• Provides cost estimating support on complex and FFP proposals and contracts with responsibility to evaluate estimate realism and risk.
• Ensures cost estimates align with RFP specifications and corporate policies.
• Conducts BOM review meetings with Program Manager, Engineering, and Manufacturing for confirmation of hardware structure and approval of touch labor hours.
• Prepares Consolidated BOM (CBOM) for soliciting quotes from Procurement.
• Prepares reports to Pricing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality Assurance using EXCEL and CES.
• Develops and maintains BOM EXCEL spreadsheets.
• Displays understanding of FAR regulations relating to BOM.
• Participates in proposal teams and supports contract negotiations.
• Assists with pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits.

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a Pricing/Cost Estimator to join our Cost Estimating group in Poway, CA.

The role involves building BOM structures by WBS for FAR15 proposals and using the CES to estimate material and labor costs for proposals and contracts. The candidate will provide cost estimating support on complex proposals, evaluate realism and risk, and ensure compliance with RFP specs and corporate policies.