Cost Modeler (Remote and Hybrid Eligible)

Sierra Nevada Corporation
Remote KS, KS_KSR
Remote
Part-time

As a Cost Modeler, your primary responsibility would be to analyze and estimate the cost of projects and products. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to determine the cost of materials, labor, and other expenses involved in bringing a project to completion.

One of your key tasks will be to produce a detailed Average Procurement Unit Cost (APUC) cost model. This will involve using various tools and techniques to analyze data and identify cost drivers, as well as working with suppliers and vendors to obtain accurate pricing information.

Your cost model will be critical in ensuring that the project is completed within budget, and you will play a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities and making recommendations to improve efficiency.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems.

Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground / flight training and complete logistics support.

IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop and maintain APUC cost model
  • Support program Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables such as cost models and technical datasheets;
  • Substantiate results based on best practices and data driven conclusions.
  • Work with the team to utilize cost model to make procurement decisions

Must-haves :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, or technical related discipline
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews
  • Requires ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to dynamic situations
  • Requires skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, strategic thinking, marketing, and literacy in the program management disciplines.
  • Experience with the evaluation of requests for proposals and / or quotes. Experience with preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals and / or quotes.
  • Knowledge of OSD CAPE (Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation) processes
  • Passion for organizing ambiguity, self-motivated, self-starter

Preferred :

Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Engineering, Finance, or related field) and minimum 3 years, or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years, of prior relevant experience in management and / or cost estimating.

In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of prior related experience

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Estimated Starting Salary Range : $104,827.91 - $144,138.38. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education / training / certifications.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.

S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants.

Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.

S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation.

We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs.

If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.

Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

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