Senior Cost Analyst

Cost Estimator

Stellant is looking for a full-time Cost Estimator. This role will be responsible for estimating/forecasting costs for incoming RFQ's by gathering details and compiling data to estimate all labor and material costs according to specifications, working closely with but not limited to the Production, Engineering, Purchasing and Quality Teams. Labor Estimates will consider prior relevant actuals, standards, and internal functional inputs. Material Estimates will consider raw materials, equipment, and tooling as well as determining necessary resources for projects based on requirements and budgetary constraints. Based on costing information gathered, the Cost Estimator will build and submit Consolidated Bill of Material (CBOM) and detailed Basis Of Estimates for submission to the Pricing Department that support internal management reviews as well as external audits.

Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare and obtain functional approval for cost estimates in a timely manner, sometimes expedite when needed in this fast-paced working environment.
• Evaluate supplier history and supplier trends.
• Accurately interpret and apply rules and regulations e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisition Requirements Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA).
• Review Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, engineering change notices (ECN) and technical files.
• Prepare certified cost and pricing data packages to support Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOM) and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) per FAR Table 15-2.
• Collaborate within supply chain organization, across capture/program and technical leadership, and with suppliers to drive innovative supply chain and technical solutions that meet program requirements.
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process.
• Present proposal recommendations to management.
• Represent Stellant during customer negotiations, Fact-Finding (RFIs), DCAA and DCMA Audits and TINA Sweeps.
• Assists in the identification and implementation of improvements to processes by analyzing current processes to maximize the efficiency of equipment and personnel to support company improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior estimators to grow and develop the department.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (BA) in Accounting, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge in the field and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 6 or more years of related experience.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).