COST ESTIMATING ANALYST 3

Huntington Ingalls•Pascagoula, MS

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request-for-proposal data submitted by prospective customers. Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors; computes cost estimates for raw materials, subcontracted work, and labor; and prepares and maintains historical cost data. Creates cost models for cost-estimating elements. Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.

Requirements

High school diploma and 10 years of experience; or an associate degree and 8 years of experience; or a bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience; or a master's degree and 4 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in Engineering, Quality/Industrial Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Finance, Information Technology, or Operations/Crafts.
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office applications, relational database development, cost modeling, and SAP.
Strong communication and presentation skills and experience building customer relationships.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects from initiation to completion.
Significant knowledge of cost or financial systems.
Experience in business or technical writing.
Familiarity with contract modifications and requirements.

Responsibilities

Estimate labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on customer request-for-proposal data.
Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts.
Calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
Compute cost estimates for raw materials, subcontracted work, and labor.
Prepare and maintain historical cost data.
Create cost models for cost-estimating elements.
Prepare cost reports and present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.