Cost Engineer

Moog•Buffalo, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Cost Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in developing, analyzing, evaluating, coordinating, preparing, and supporting cost proposals for both government and commercial customers. The Cost Engineer will ensure compliance with customer specifications, Moog's policies and procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). The position involves acting as a key leader of proposal teams, building pricing models, and interacting with personnel at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or a related field.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
Practical knowledge of sales and/or costing principles and practices.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to travel approximately 20% to customers and Moog sites to support training and negotiations.

Nice To Haves

Pricing, sales or contract related experience
Data Analysis and/or Data Analytics Knowledge
Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Responsibilities

Act as a key leader of the proposal team(s) and build pricing models based on RFP and Moog requirements.
Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals.
Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance with customer specifications and company policy.
Ensure Moog Estimating System compliance and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.
Interact with personnel and management at all levels; interface and coordinate with other business management personnel on a daily basis.
Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery with review by senior management.
Prepare and present cost estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies.
Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Moog policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
Support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
Support the front-end business acquisition process by developing cost and pricing models.

Benefits

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401k
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Tuition Assistance
mentorship and coaching opportunities
leadership development and other personal growth programs
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.