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Senior Estimating Analyst

$90k - $120k

Vaco by Highspring

Company: Privately Held Technology Solutions Company Compensation: $90,000 to $120,000 base + discretionary bonus + strong benefits package Location: Fully remote. Eligible states: AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, VA, WA As a Sr. Cost Estimating Analyst, you’ll transform complex technical, financial, and operational inputs into clear models that guide business decisions. This is a highly collaborative, front‑facing position where you’ll work closely with engineering, supply chain, and program teams to validate assumptions, identify risk, and build estimates that leadership can trust. You’ll begin with smaller change orders, but with mentorship from a senior program‑finance leader, you’ll rapidly grow toward owning full proposals from start to finish. If you’re analytical, curious, and eager to develop deep expertise in cost estimating, this role offers a strong growth track. What You’ll Do Build, validate, and document cost models aligned to WBS structures and proposal requirements. Challenge assumptions, pressure‑test inputs, and ensure timing, scope, and cashflow estimates are realistic. Translate RFPs, milestones, and risk data into financial outputs, including cashflow forecasts, P&Ls, and review packages. Collaborate with engineering, program management, supply chain, and contracts to gather accurate data. Contribute to continuous improvement of cost‑estimating tools, templates, and processes. What You Bring 5–9 years in cost estimating, pricing, financial analysis, or related experience (government or complex RFP experience strongly preferred). Advanced Excel skills—you can build, audit, and troubleshoot models confidently. A critical, curious mindset—you verify numbers rather than accept them at face value. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain assumptions and methodology. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field preferred, though relevant experience is equally valued. Comfort working under tight deadlines and shifting priorities. Bonus: experience with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce) or working with international RFPs. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need accommodations are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role depends on various factors including skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, location, and other business needs. As required by local law, the salary range above reasonably estimates the base compensation for this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, vision benefits, and the company’s retirement plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco by Highspring

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