Cost Estimating Analyst - Production and Material
Cost Estimating Analyst - Production and Material
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Job Description
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 .
Job Description Summary:
The Cost Estimating Analyst 3 will support estimating and pricing activities. This role reports into the Estimating and Pricing lead and also supports the proposal team. The responsibilities include understanding the customer solicitation providing guidance to the proposal team on the required estimates and is able to provide guidance for estimating labor material and travel to accurately cost and price that solicitation and supporting the proposal team through the management review process. This position will work closely with the various functional teams such as Engineering Procurement Program Management and Contracts.Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Analyzes evaluates coordinates prepares and supports cost proposals to government and commercial customers.
Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost input from crossfunctional departments.
Supports consolidation and pressuretesting of basis of estimates (BoEs) across all elements of cost (Labor Material Travel / Other Direct Costs Subcontracts) for accuracy and completeness.
Researches and analyzes historical data and develops cost models to support proposal efforts and determine the of accuracy of functional estimates.
Assesses estimating techniques and historical actuals documentation.
Evaluates Bill of Materials (BOMs) selects appropriate pricing methods (e.g. purchase order history vendor quotes etc. and ensures all quotes are recent
Consolidates cost estimates in pricing tool / ERP system.
Generates cost volume financial analyses and ad hoc support as needed
Supports audit requests and factfinding
Ensures adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) certified cost and pricing compliance (aka TINA) and internal policies and procedures with regard to estimating cost proposal preparation review compliance submission updates / revisions and negotiations
Skills/Abilities
Able to communicate and present cost estimating information to leadership.
Able to perform bidding to different contract types (FFP FPIF CPFF CPIF T&M).
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Detailoriented with the ability to ensure bids are completed on schedule.
Proficient in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Selfstarter that is capable of working independently and in a team environment review compliance submission updates / revisions and negotiations.
Education
Bachelors degree in business accounting finance or related discipline with 35 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
5 7 years experience in cost estimation.
Additional Job Description:
The position will have a special focus on Production and Material.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government secret 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 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:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
