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Pricing/Cost Estimator III

General Atomics
San Diego , California
Full-time

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Under general direction, performs pricing of proposals and directs support of pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits.

Supervises development and maintenance of cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract transactions.
  • Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
  • Interfaces with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors to gather data. Makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of manufacturing or buying needed products.
  • Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
  • Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
  • Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining manufacturing costs within divisions of company.
  • Performs pre-award, post-award and fact finding audits.
  • Interprets FAR and CAS regulations relating to pricing.
  • Develops and maintains pricing spreadsheet. Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Other duties as assigned or required

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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