Estimator II

Blue Origin • Los Angeles, WA

6d • $77,961 - $119,068

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a team of cost professionals, you will be responsible for coordinating, collaborating, developing, reviewing, and presenting cost estimates that are compliant with internal and external requirements in support of Blue Origin’s commercial and government customer proposal activities. You will also develop cost estimates for Internal Research & Development efforts. You will develop cost estimates related to all our product lines including liquid rocket propulsion, suborbital launch services, orbital launch services, lunar landing services, and other in-space applications. You will perform concurrent estimating activities with a variety of stakeholders, complexities, levels of scope definition, and magnitude. You will write Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives documenting and rationalizing the estimating approach. These duties will include the opportunity to shape the future of our estimating practices and processes as Blue Origin continues to grow and evolve. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2+ years of experience with cost estimating, program planning, or project management.
• Experience with products at all stages of their lifecycles including development, production, and operations.
• Consistent track record of collaboration with technical personnel, making progress despite ambiguity, communication with leadership, and incorporating customer feedback.
• Strong data analytics skills with the ability to work with complex datasets while effectively summarizing, visualizing, and communicating estimate data.
• Ability to read and understand proposal documents like the request for proposal (RFP), scope of work (SOW), and relevant cost related documents provided by the customer.
• Able to construct a clear narrative for proposals and estimates.
• Self-directed ability to handle concurrent activities and opposing priorities in and aim to provide excellent support of internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or relevant domain experience
• Experience with building estimating, pricing, and cost management models and use of typical industry tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to interpret complex Excel models.
• Capabilities in estimating large scale facilities and infrastructure programs for aerospace, oil & gas, or process industries.
• In depth understanding of FAR, DFARS, NFS, Business Systems Criteria, and other US Government regulations and the requirements for compliance.
• Current top secret clearance or willingness to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, collaborating, developing, reviewing, and presenting cost estimates that are compliant with internal and external requirements in support of Blue Origin’s commercial and government customer proposal activities.
• Develop cost estimates for Internal Research & Development efforts.
• Develop cost estimates related to all our product lines including liquid rocket propulsion, suborbital launch services, orbital launch services, lunar landing services, and other in-space applications.
• Perform concurrent estimating activities with a variety of stakeholders, complexities, levels of scope definition, and magnitude.
• Write Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives documenting and rationalizing the estimating approach.
• Shape the future of our estimating practices and processes as Blue Origin continues to grow and evolve.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level