Cost Estimator & Lifecycle Analyst

Exol

4d•$87,000 - $119,900•Remote

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Cost Estimator & Lifecycle Analyst to develop data-driven lifecycle cost models. This role will support warranty forecasting, retrofit and upgrade pricing, lifecycle replacement demand planning, and ROI-driven business cases. The position translates technical and operational inputs into actionable financial insights to guide strategic investment, pricing, and risk management decisions across the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Operations, Business Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 6 years of experience in cost modeling, lifecycle analysis, or operations analytics.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools.
Experience with systems such as ACEIT (or similar cost estimating tools), Power BI, and SAP ERP.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain complex lifecycle cost models, including Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE), and demand forecasting tools.
Perform parametric cost estimating, regression analysis, and data normalization using historical datasets to identify cost drivers and trends.
Evaluate design alternatives and assess costs across the full product lifecycle (development through end-of-life).
Interpret technical documentation such as blueprints, P&IDs, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to extract accurate cost inputs.
Support warranty reserve planning and cost-recovery strategies through financial modeling and trend analysis.
Generate pricing inputs and financial analysis for retrofit and upgrade programs.
Analyze lifecycle cost trends, margin performance, and financial exposure to inform strategic decisions.
Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess risk, quantify uncertainty, and determine appropriate contingencies.
Develop and present clear, data-driven business cases to support lifecycle investment decisions.
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to translate technical assumptions into commercial and financial outputs.
Present and defend complex financial analyses to leadership and key stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
Maintain high attention to detail to ensure accuracy in cost assumptions, estimates, and reporting.
Other duties as assigned.