Sr Associate, Subcontracts (San Diego, CA)

Job Title: Material Estimator

Job Code: 30627

Job Location: San Diego CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

• Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution
• Obtain review and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas lookups pivot tables and data validation to consolidate analyze and report cost information
• Collaborate with Proposal Program Management and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing confirm sourcing assumptions and support cost strategy development
• Maintain data integrity across cost models proposals and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements
• Support material cost analysis variance tracking and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates

Essential Functions:

• Download update and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications
• Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests
• Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency
• Ensure traceability of supplier data quotes and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements
• Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management Supply Chain and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities
• Assist in the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications
• Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy completeness and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies
• Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 2 years of experience in material estimating procurement or supply chain analysis preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including use of formulas pivot tables and data analysis tools
• Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations
• Strong analytical organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment
• Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)
• Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Costpoint) and procurement databases
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California State is $69000 - $128000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401 (k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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