Senior Cost Engineer
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. We're looking for a Senior Cost Engineer to join our Military Aircraft Group and play a key role in shaping winning proposals for critical defense programs. You'll have a flexible onsite schedule in East Aurora, NY, or Torrance, CA. As Senior Cost Engineer, you'll lead the development and execution of cost proposals for military and government customers while serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders throughout the proposal lifecycle. In this highly visible position, you'll partner with engineering, program management, contracts, finance, and senior leadership to develop pricing strategies and cost proposals that directly influence business growth. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing business decisions, and working at the intersection of engineering and business strategy, this could be an outstanding opportunity for you.
Requirements
- Five (5) or more years of experience in cost engineering, pricing, contracts, proposal development, estimating, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of cost engineering principles, pricing methodologies, and proposal development practices.
- Experience supporting pricing, sales, contracts, or business development activities.
- Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP ERP systems.
- Knowledge of AI-driven analytics, pricing tools, or advanced data analysis capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead competitive and sole-source proposal efforts, developing pricing strategies and cost models from proposal development through negotiation and contract award.
- Develop, analyze, coordinate, and support cost proposals for government and commercial customers, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, Moog estimating practices, and company policies.
- Review and interpret RFPs, provide pricing guidance to cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Partner with engineering, operations, finance, contracts, supply chain, and program management to develop accurate, defendable, and competitive cost estimates.
- Prepare, review, and present cost estimates, pricing recommendations, and proposal packages to leadership, customers, and government audit agencies.
- Lead RFIs, fact-finding activities, pre-negotiation positions, pricing certifications, audit support, and other customer-facing pricing discussions.
- Document and defend cost and pricing positions to support negotiations, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Represent the pricing function during executive reviews, customer engagements, and key business decision-making forums.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on proposal cycle time, process standardization, pricing tools, databases, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
- Mentor junior team members and serve as a subject matter expert for cost engineering and pricing best practices.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
