Cost Estimating Analyst
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No
- Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements:
No
Clearance Required:
No
- Clearance Not Required to Start
Salary Range:$64,000.00 to $80,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
The RoleEstimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers. Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors. Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
Prepares and maintains historical cost data. Creates cost models for cost estimating elements. Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team-oriented, resourceful, independent thinker, solutions-focused, adaptable, and flexible individual. Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary due to the collaborative nature of this position with the other functional areas of NNS, as well as external customers. In addition, ship check's which include climbing vertical/horizontal ladders and being in confined spaces on Nuclear Powered Submarines along with occasional travel are required in order to perform Submarine Fleet Support estimating tasks.
Strong Microsoft Office Skills (especially Excel), along with Critical thinking skills and experiences with data analysis.
Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 1 years of relevant professional experience
One of the following may be used as equivalent to Bachelor's Degree to meet minimum qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
- Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
- High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
- High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team-oriented, resourceful, independent thinker, solutions-focused, adaptable, and flexible individual. Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary due to the collaborative nature of this position with the other functional areas of NNS, as well as external customers. In addition, ship check's which include climbing vertical/horizontal ladders and being in confined spaces on Nuclear Powered Submarines along with occasional travel are required in order to perform Submarine Fleet Support estimating tasks.
Strong Microsoft Office Skills (especially Excel), along with Critical thinking skills and experiences with data analysis.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career…
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