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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation and analysis, including the ability to prepare and defend cost proposals while effectively collaborating with stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel for cost modeling and reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost EstimationCost Proposal PreparationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyStakeholder ManagementEffective Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost AnalysisLabor Cost EstimationMaterial Cost EstimationCost ModelingHistorical Cost Data MaintenanceProduction Cost CalculationBlueprint AnalysisRFP Data AnalysisCost Reporting
Soft Skills
CollaborationWritten CommunicationOral Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingEngineeringSubcontractor ManagementProposal CoordinationCost Data Collection
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Estimate labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on RFP data
- Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts
- Calculate production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
- Collect cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors
- Compute estimates for raw materials, subcontracted work, and labor
- Prepare and maintain historical cost data
- Create cost models for cost estimating elements
- Prepare and maintain cost reports
- Present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of relevant exempt experience; or Master’s Degree and 8 years of relevant professional experience
- Equivalent pathways include NNS Apprentice School graduation, Navy Nuclear Power School graduation, an associate's degree or other formal 2-year program plus relevant experience, military paygrade E-5 or above military experience, or high school/GED plus specified relevant experience
- Ability to navigate vertical ladders, confined spaces, and other similar shipboard conditions as necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, primarily Excel
- Ability to translate cost proposal inputs in various formats for customer submittal
- Experience preparing and defending cost proposals for base contracts and change orders
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Collaboration and stakeholder management abilities
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to travel 10%-25% of the time
- Clearance is not required to start
Benefits
Comp & perks- No relocation assistance available
- Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices
- On-site health centers
- Tele-medicine
- Wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options (401K)
- Financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for continual career growth