Cost Estimating Manager
Cost Estimating Manager
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Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit www.draper.
Job Description Summary:
The Cost Estimating Manager reports to the Director of Finance Transformation and is responsible for leading and developing a cost estimating team supporting all proposal and pricing activities at Draper. This is a highly visible role in Draper that works closely with all proposal team members subcontractors customers and program office leadership in the development of cost proposals. This role supports proposal development for all proposal types and pricing activities from sole source to competitive new business pursuits. This role leads all estimating and pricing activities and supports the business winning phase reviews in all pre and postproposal submittal activities. This role will foster an environment of adherence to applicable policies procedures and Federal regulations. The role will need to be customer focused able to manage multiple priorities and guide the cost estimating team in effectively delivering current accurate and complete pricing for proposals. As a manager this role will engage with business and finance leaders to help develop acquisition and estimating strategies. To be successful this role will need to be to work as part of a team and develop strong internal relationships across the matrixed organization. Lastly this role will focus on continuous improvement and will actively develop appropriate team projects with a focus on optimizing the Cost Estimating Teams contribution to Finance and Draper.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Leads the cost estimating team in all estimating and pricing activities across Draper
Leads estimating in a matrixed environment to deliver internal/external customer expectations and as required in the Draper proposal process.
Will actively participate proposal color team reviews for cost estimating including leading cost reviews ensuring cost development and fee is current and accurate and within acceptable guidelines.
Will provide proposal teams with thought analysis and support in postsubmittal activities including contract negotiations and the review and signoff of final negotiated cost & pricing during the proposal sweep process.
Supports phase review and capture plans including pricetowin evaluations and recommendations.
Provides knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other applicable government regulations relevant to estimating and proposal development for Draper customers.
Supports the development of the team and fosters and environment of continuous improvement
Actively supports the maintenance and of cost estimation policy procedures and related documentation to maintain estimating system compliance
Will be the estimating interface with internal and external auditors as required.
Skills/Abilities
Experience leading and supervising teams
Prior leadership experience in cost estimating in the Defense industry
Experience with applying knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and/or other Government Procurement regulations in proposal development.
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance Secret.
Advanced MS Office Skills (Excel PPT)
Experience with ProPricer and BOE Pro
Experience working on competitive and sole source proposals
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a dynamic deadline driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor a team of cost estimators
Able to work both independently (selfguided) and as an integral team member
Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience briefing all levels of management
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and be detailed oriented
Education
Bachelors degree; Accounting Finance or related major.
MBA and/or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
Experience
10 years of experience in proposals cost estimating or applicable industry experience in finance
6 years of experience with an MBA in proposals cost estimating or applicable industry experience in finance
Additional Job Description:
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now www.draper/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
