Senior Estimator Featured

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our team developing estimates for Air Proprietary 1 program in Berkeley or Hazelwood, Missouri. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of budgetary and formal estimates (labor, material, travel, etc.) and cost/price proposals for new business activities, contract changes and follow-on work.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads/oversees development of complex estimates and prices from complex technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program

• Leads/oversees development and application of pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques

• Leads/oversees business proposals, evaluates and makes recommendations based on complex requests for proposal and substantiates estimates and pricing

• Leads/oversees development of complex estimating and pricing methods

• Develops and maintains complex estimating and pricing models

• Leads/oversees the evaluation and development of complex business cases

• Leads/oversees and performs complex analyses and provides recommendations in support of pricing and estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.)

• Determines database requirements and identifies new data sources

• Leads/oversees the development/application/maintenance of unique and non-unique rates and factors for estimating

• Conducts training and technical mentoring for team members

• Supports compliance activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors Degree or higher

• 5+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

• Experience with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) requirements/U.S. Government contracts

• Experience performing parametric estimates and data analysis

• Experience performing substantiated quick-turn (1-2 weeks) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and tests of reasonableness

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience with and knowledge of United States Government Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Experience using data analysis to drive decision making

• Experience with critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience working in multifaceted and diverse teams across multiple functions

• Experience leading projects with little direct supervision and drive project to completion

• Ability to work under tight deadlines with competing priorities

• Experience presenting to senior leadership

• Experience performing opportunity and risk analysis (discrete and statistical/Monte Carlo)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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): $106,250 – $143,750

Summary pay range (Senior, Level 5): $134,300 – $181,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.