Senior Cost Estimator

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

10d

About The Position

Fiber Materials Inc. (FMI) is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to oversee and prepare compliant cost and pricing estimates for aerospace, defense contracts, and advanced materials technology development programs. This role involves clear communication with various disciplines, training new estimators, and leading strategic planning for the cost estimating group by exploring new tools and improving existing processes. FMI has been a leading provider of high-temperature materials and composites for over 50 years, serving the Department of Defense and NASA with advanced materials for space initiatives, missile programs, and military vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or similar/relevant discipline
5-7 years of relevant cost estimating and/or data analytics experience
Excellent analytical skills including good understanding of statistical concepts and variance analysis
Ability to assess the implications of available information on pricing and prepare well supported estimate positions
Advanced skills in EXCEL to include working with multiple workbooks, large data sets, statistics, and advanced formulas
Intermediate skills in other MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Understanding of basic accounting practices and manufacturing concepts, such as bills of material, ERP functionality, etc.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assigned estimates and tasks; must work well with and communicate well with others.
Able to interface with all levels of employees, management and within industry and customer communities at a commensurate level
Creative problem solver
Results oriented with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Certifications through AACE
Familiar with ProPricer software
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/CAS

Responsibilities

Actively participating in customer discussion to identify requirements and expectations of a proposal in addition to the stated RFP/SOW
Participates in fact-finding and contract negotiations and assisting in the formulation of negotiation strategies to meet company objectives.
Provide strategic direction for growth and improvement of analysis and pricing tools and processes used in preparation of proposals and review of the EAC (Estimate at Complete) process
Provide assistance in cost/pricing government DCMA Audits
Review and provide guidance for maintenance on estimating process flows in CLM systems for metrics and continuous improvement opportunities
Participates as a proposal team member and cost volume leader
Review and understand drawings, technical documents, and product/customer specifications in order to prepare estimates
Proposals may include simple to complex accumulations of inputs from functional business areas
Prepares cost estimates using ProPricer software and generates budgets to distribute to functional managers
Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand and address quality requirements, scheduling capacity, and resource planning in preparation of estimates
Works within the guidance of USG regulations (FAR/DFARS/CAS), and company policies and procedures in the preparation of cost estimates
Provides supporting data for and participates in proposal reviews with upper management
Track program performance using ERP extracted data and dashboards
Update timekeeping software to ensure accuracy of charges by all employees
Preparing cost impact analysis reports upon request
Maintaining forecasts for labor hours based on proposal activity
Plans and coordinating estimating strategies for development and production programs