GE Aerospace

Finance

SeniorProductCostEstimator-Finance

$119–158k Evendale, Ohio, United States; United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Product Cost Estimator -Finance at GE Aerospace. Skills: Cost estimation, Government contracting, Data analytics. Partner with teams to develop cost estimates. Perform analytical reviews of historical cost data”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve forecasting confidence; Accelerate proposal cycles

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem-solving skills; Risk identification; Deal analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, 5-8 years of experience, Advanced Excel skills

Nice to Have

Experience with DCMA, DCAA, Explain complex estimating methodologies, Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, Experience in Big 4 or consulting, Demonstrated success leading programs, projects, or process improvement initiatives, Solid project management capability, Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Lean and continuous improvement mindset

What You'll Do.

Partner with teams to develop cost estimates

Perform analytical reviews of historical cost data

Analyze business data and prepare cost analysis reports

and communicate deal risks

Support cost estimating audits

Drive continuous improvement through lean principles

Identify and lead cost estimating process improvements

Support the full RFP lifecycle

Evaluate cost bases to improve forecast accuracy

Build expertise in Defense Engines and Systems business

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering with engineering, supply chain, finance, program management; Cross-functional exposure; Customer-facing experience; Deal factory management; Internal and external audit teams; Internal and external customers

Communication Scope

Explain complex estimating methodologies

Process & Methodology

Process improvement, Project management

Full Job Description

# ****Job Description Summary**** Join a team where your expertise directly influences winning strategies, customer trust, and the future of GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines and Services business. As a Senior Product Cost Estimator, you will play a highly visible role in shaping competitive, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates for U.S. government customers. In this role, you won’t just build estimates—you’ll help drive strategic decisions, improve forecasting confidence, influence cross-functional execution, and strengthen how we deliver for our customers. # **Job Description** This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to expand their impact across **finance, engineering, supply chain, and program management** , while building deep expertise in defense programs, government proposal activity, and cost analytics. You’ll work on meaningful, complex challenges with direct exposure to internal leaders and external customers, including the **U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, DCMA, and DCAA**. If you are motivated by solving tough business problems, influencing decisions, improving processes, and seeing your work translate into customer outcomes, this role offers both challenge and career growth. **Why This Role Stands Out** This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond transactional estimating work and become a **trusted business partner** in a complex defense environment. You’ll have the chance to combine financial rigor, customer focus, process improvement, and strategic thinking in a role where your contributions are visible and valued. **What You’ll Gain** In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * **Influence high-impact business decisions** across GE Aerospace Defense Engines and Services programs * **Gain broad cross-functional exposure** by partnering with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management * **Build deeper expertise in government contracting and defense proposals** , including the full RFP lifecycle * **Strengt

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