Pricing/Cost Estimator II

General Atomics•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pricing Cost Estimator within our Cost Engineering team. This position is located in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA. Under general supervision, performs pricing of proposals and supports pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits. Helps develop and maintain cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

Requirements

General knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in costing and pricing.
Experience negotiating and working in government contracting environment.
Ability to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex costing problems.
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literate with knowledge of computer applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet applications.
Ability to work extended hours when required.

Responsibilities

Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Interfaces with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data.
Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
Performs or assists with pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits.
Interprets FAR and CAS regulations relating to pricing.
Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheet.
Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.