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Cost Estimator

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2025
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator to work within our Airport Business Management department. This position is onsite at Flight Operations at Gray Butte Airport with flexibility offered by a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) with one remote day per week, and a company rideshare program.

Under general supervision, performs labor cost estimates of proposals and supports pre-award, post-award and fact-finding audits. Helps develop and maintain the cost estimating system and other cost estimating duties to achieve business objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Computes cost factors and prepares Basis of Estimates (BOEs) used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, and determining cost effectiveness.
  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to calculate Flight Operations costs.
  • Conducts analysis to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
  • Interfaces with several internal functional groups and subject matter experts to gather data.
  • Analyzes specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services.
  • Reviews estimating plans, program characteristics, estimating structures, ground rules and assumptions to determine labor hour requirements to prepare BOEs.
  • Obtains data for cost analysis studies by determining Flight Operations labor hours.
  • Performs or assists with pre-award, post-award, and fact-finding audits.
  • Develops and maintains electronic cost estimating databases.
  • Prepares reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
  • Works on continuously improving the cost estimation process using organizational change management practices and techniques.
  • 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.
  • Additional Functions 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.49178
Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and three or more years’ experience in accounting, finance, planning, analysis, project management, or business administration.
  • Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Must have a general knowledge and competence in the concepts, principles, and standard practices in labor costing.
  • Must have experience negotiating and working in a contracting environment and be able to analyze and solve a variety of moderately complex costing problems.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written and be computer literate with knowledge of computer applications relevant to the position, including spreadsheet applications.
  • Must be able to work additional hours when required.

Salary:$56,820 - $96,015Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? YesClearance Required? No Clearance Levelnull WorkstyleOnsite

Salary : $56,820 - $96,015

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