Cost Estimating Analyst

Req  Team: O19 CNTRCTS & PRCNG Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding 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

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? We look forward to meeting you.

Estimates 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:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• 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…