Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead)

Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead) to join our team developing estimates for Air Dominance Proprietary programs in Berkeley, Missouri. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 and Level 5 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of budgetary and formal estimates (labor, material, travel, etc.) and cost/price proposals for new business activities, contract changes and follow-on work. The ideal candidate will combine strong critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.

 Position Responsibilities:

• Leads development of complex estimates and prices from complex technical requirements through the design, build, and support stages of the program

• Leads development, and application of complex estimating, and pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques

• Guides business proposals, evaluates, and makes recommendations based on complex or unique requests for proposals, and substantiates estimates, and pricing

• Leads and performs complex analysis, and provides recommendations in support of pricing, and estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.)

• Coordinates and collaborates with proposal teams, and cost element functional owners to develop appropriate basis of estimate, and substantiation of cost estimates, proposals, and other related business decision data

• Provides fact-finding, negotiation and audit support of cost proposal artifacts, and coordinate responses through proposal teams

• Supports, prepares, and briefs senior leader-level presentations

• Identifies, assesses and implements changes to processes, tools, and techniques to simplify estimating, and pricing methodologies, and improve cost estimating accuracy

• Support compliance activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in a business-related role (finance, contracts, accounting, etc.), previous estimating experience required  

• 3+ years of experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, etc

• Experience performing parametric estimates and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with and knowledge of United States Government Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Experience using data analysis to drive decision making

• Experience leading projects with little direct supervision and drive project to completion

• Experience presenting to senior leadership

• Experience performing opportunity and risk analysis

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range Level 4: $119,700 - $146,300

Summary Pay Range Level 5: $149,400 - $182,600

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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