Senior Product Cost Estimator - Defense Programs

Job Description Summary Join a team where your expertise directly influences winning strategies, customer trust, and the future of GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines and Services business. As a Senior Product Cost Estimator, you will play a highly visible role in shaping competitive, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates for U.S. government customers. In this role, you won’t just build estimates—you’ll help drive strategic decisions, improve forecasting confidence, influence cross-functional execution, and strengthen how we deliver for our customers. Job Description This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to expand their impact across finance, engineering, supply chain, and program management , while building deep expertise in defense programs, government proposal activity, and cost analytics. You’ll work on meaningful, complex challenges with direct exposure to internal leaders and external customers, including the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, DCMA, and DCAA . If you are motivated by solving tough business problems, influencing decisions, improving processes, and seeing your work translate into customer outcomes, this role offers both challenge and career growth. Why This Role Stands Out This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond transactional estimating work and become a trusted business partner in a complex defense environment. You’ll have the chance to combine financial rigor, customer focus, process improvement, and strategic thinking in a role where your contributions are visible and valued. What You’ll Gain In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Influence high-impact business decisions across GE Aerospace Defense Engines and Services programs Gain broad cross-functional exposure by partnering with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management Build deeper expertise in government contracting and defense proposals , including the full RFP lifecycle Strengthen executive-level business acumen through risk identification, deal analysis, and cost-based decision support Lead process improvement and simplification efforts using lean principles Develop customer-facing experience with major U.S. defense stakeholders and audit agencies Grow your visibility as a strategic contributor in a role that combines analytics, collaboration, and ownership Key Responsibilities As a Senior Product Cost Estimator, you will: Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management teams to develop and support cost estimates using long-term business valuation projections and other relevant inputs Perform analytical reviews of historical cost data from multiple internal systems to develop robust cost estimates Analyze business data and prepare comprehensive cost analysis reports that support proposal strategy and decision-making Identify, assess, and clearly communicate deal risks and opportunities to deal factory management Support cost estimating audits with internal and external audit teams, including ownership of follow-up actions and findings as appropriate Drive a culture of continuous improvement through lean principles and practical process enhancements Identify and lead cost estimating process improvements , simplification efforts, and adoption of best practices Support the full RFP lifecycle , including proposal submission, fact‑finding, and negotiations with internal and external customers Evaluate cost bases to improve forecast accuracy and help accelerate proposal cycles Build expertise in the Defense Engines and Systems business Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk management, accounting, finance, sourcing, government contracting, or a related field Preferred Qualifications We’re especially interested in candidates who bring: Experience working with DCMA, DCAA, or similar government agencies Advanced Excel skills , including the ability to build and evaluate complex spreadsheets and analyze large, multi‑source datasets Strong ability to understand customer needs and explain complex estimating methodologies clearly to internal and external stakeholders Proven critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills Demonstrated success leading programs, projects, or process improvement initiatives Strong planning, documentation, and execution skills Solid project management capability Excellent written and verbal communication skills A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross‑functionally The ability to anticipate risks, identify issues early, and drive resolution Adaptability and resilience through changing business conditions Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) A strong lean and continuous improvement mindset The base pay range for this position is $119,000.00 - 158,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. [If equity-eligible, should say “You are also equity-eligible”] This posting is expected to close on [include anticipated date expected to close on June 18, 2026. GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time‑off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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