Millennium Space Systems
Space
SeniorCostEstimatingSpecialist
“Senior Cost Estimating Specialist at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: Cost estimating, Proposal development, Government contracting regulations, Risk analysis. Lead major cost estimating efforts. Develop cost estimates and associated cost articles (basis of estimates, bill of materials, work breakdown structures, cost volumes, etc.)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy and reasonableness of cost estimates; Ensure pricing accuracy and executability; Inform future proposal efforts; Maintain efficiency and accuracy in estimating processes
Industry & Context.
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statement of Works (SOWs), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), and other proposal documentation; Track and analyze cost estimate verses actual costs to recommend mitigation strategies to resolve the deltas and identify opportunities to inform future proposal efforts; Conduct risk analysis, what-ifs, and cost realism assessments
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, U. S. citizens required, Willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance, Must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements, A “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required, This position is located at a facility that requires special access
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA, 5+ years of experience in leading major cost estimating efforts for a Government customer, communications and analytical skills necessary to articulate pricing strategy to senior business and finance leaders, Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in engineering or business domain, 8+ years of experience in leading major cost estimating efforts for a government customer, Experience preparing and analyzing detailed cost summaries, learnings curves, cash flows, liability profiles and other price summaries required for corporate approval packages, Experience generating work breakdown structures, cost estimates and associated cost volumes, Experience working with technical and other functional teams to develop accurate and reliable cost estimates, Experience reviewing proposal request for proposal documentation including, but not limited to, Technical Requirements Documents, Statement of Works, solicitation instructions, CDRL and GFX lists, etc., Experience generating basis of estimates and bill of materials prior to engineering and functional inputs, Experience reviewing and generating proposal Integrated Master Schedules, DCMA 14 point checks, and/or Schedule Risk Assessments, Experience with risk analysis, specifically the cost and schedule quantification of risks, High level understanding of the design, development, and/or operations of space vehicles, Experience with DoD and/or Intelligence Community proposals, Experience with ProPricer or other relevant pricing software
What You'll Do.
Lead major cost estimating efforts
Develop cost estimates and associated cost articles (basis of estimates
work breakdown structures
Ensure accuracy and reasonableness of cost estimates
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
Statement of Works (SOWs)
Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs)
and other proposal documentation
Generate submission ready cost proposal articles
Assist with program baselining and execution efforts
Track and analyze cost estimate versus actual costs
Conduct risk analysis
and cost realism assessments
Generate detailed cash flow projections
Present cost estimates and pricing strategies to executive leadership
Participate in customer negotiations and other cost discussions
Continually assess and improve estimating processes and tools
Support audit reviews by government agencies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work closely with program management, engineering, finance, and contracts; Work with technical and other functional teams
Communication Scope
Articulate pricing strategy to senior business and finance leaders; Present cost estimates and pricing strategies to executive leadership; Participate in customer negotiations and other cost discussions
Process & Methodology
Program baselining, Program execution
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