Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead)

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The Estimating Center of Expertise is looking for a Estimating and Pricing Specialists (Senior or Lead) to join our Independent Estimating Team at one of our major Boeing Defense sites in Hazelwood MO Ridley Park PA Mesa AZ Tukwila WA Oklahoma City OK or Arlington VA. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 and Level 5 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

This challenging role support the development and maintenance of independent cost estimates for Boeing Defense Space & Security and Boeing Global Services within the Estimating Center of Expertise (ECOE) in Finance Shared Services. The estimator provides Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) in support of strategic proposals Estimate at Complete (EACs) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) to support and inform strategic decisions (bids analyses of alternatives etc). The role also builds matures and enhances our independent cost estimating database and methods while building and maintaining collaborative relationships across the ECOE and other Boeing organizations.

This role supports multiple Boeing platforms by analyzing data and modeling costs while working with Finance and Technical teams and presenting findings to executives. Key tasks include creating data-driven estimates performing risk analyses building and using parametric tools (e.g. SEER TruePlanning) developing in-house parametric models and building and enhancing datasets. The work requires creative problem solving statistical analysis (including multivariate regression) and clear data-driven communication.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is a curious collaborative problem-solver with strong leadership and communication skills and a team-first mindset

• Has strong presentation skills can effectively communicate data to peers and leadership and recommendations in briefings

• Can work in data-limited environments and solve problems creatively

• Has experience with parametric modeling and estimating

• Has aerospace industry experience and/or familiarity with Government/Department of War acquisition processes

Position Responsibilities:

• Consults large cross-functional teams to understand complex Estimating requirements and processes and be able to translate them to scalable best-in-class solutions

• Evaluates programmatic and technical baselines to identify and quantify opportunities and risks into potential cost impacts

• Applies statistical analysis to data sets to support the development of complex estimating methodologies (e.g. Quantity Adjustment Curves Aged Purchase Order (PO) History Learning Curve/Rate Curve Analysis Parametric Analysis Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) etc.)

• Conveys complex analysis and recommendations in an easily digestible format across various functions

• Develops analytical and/or innovative solutions when datasets are limited or imperfect

• Performs complex analysis consults team members and leadership regarding recommendations in support of estimating and pricing methodologies tools and processes

• Leads and develops complex estimates (Lead and Senior responsibility)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher in finance business accounting engineering or a quantitative field (e.g. statistics operations research information systems bioinformatics economics computational biology computer science mathematics physics chemistry or similar quantitative fields)

• 5 years of experience working with statistical methods (i.e. segmentation models regression analysis trend analysis etc.)

• 5 years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry

• 5 years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Tools (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10 years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience leading process improvement initiatives with cross functional teams

• Experience building presentations and making recommendations

• Proven experience analyzing large datasets

• Experience with risk analysis and risk analysis software such as @RISK

• Experience with parametric modeling and estimating (commercial tools such as SEER or TruePlanning and/or custom models)

• Proficiency with statistical software

• Cost Certification: ICEAA Certification (CCEA PCEA SCEC) Defense Acquisition University or other related certification

• Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

• Ability to travel up to 40%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Senior Level 4): $119000 - $161000

Summary Pay Range (Lead Level 5): $ 144500 - $195500

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