Senior Estimator – Top Secret​/SCI

• Coordinate, collaborate, develop, review, and present cost estimates in compliance with internal and external requirements
• Support proposal activities for commercial and government customers
• Develop cost estimates for Internal Research & Development efforts
• Prepare cost estimates across liquid rocket propulsion, suborbital launch services, orbital launch services, lunar landing services, and in-space applications
• Perform concurrent estimating activities involving varied stakeholders, complexities, scope definitions, and magnitudes
• Write Basis of Estimate narratives documenting and rationalizing estimating approaches
• Collaborate with cost professionals to deliver high-quality estimates
• Contribute to developing and improving estimating practices and processes
• Support and lead cost volume development and estimating/pricing activities across the proposal lifecycle
• Develop comprehensive proposals using Blue Origin tools and processes

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8+ years' experience
• In-depth understanding of FAR, DFARS, NFS, Business Systems Criteria, and other US Government regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to read and understand proposal documents including RFPs, SOWs, and relevant customer-provided cost-related documents
• Advanced professional expertise in cost competitive, well-supported, and accurate cost estimates, proformas, and business models
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
• Aerospace, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or relevant domain experience
• Experience building estimating, pricing, and cost management models and using typical industry tools
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to interpret complex Excel models
• Current TS/SCI

Demonstrates expertise in developing accurate cost estimates and proposals for aerospace projects, with a strong understanding of government regulations and compliance. Proficient in collaborating with stakeholders to enhance estimating practices and deliver high-quality cost management solutions.

• Cost Estimation
• FAR Compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Proposal Development
• Aerospace Domain Experience

• Cost Competitive Estimates
• Business Models
• Estimating Practices
• Pricing Models
• Cost Management Models

• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Building
• Cultural Inclusion

• Current TS/SCI

• Aerospace
• Spacecraft
• Launch Vehicle
• Government Regulations
• Proposal Documents

• Blue Origin Tools
• Excel Models