Cost Estimating Analyst
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Estimator, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Req
Team: 67 Cost Estimating & Pricing
Entity:
Ingalls Shipbuilding
US Citizenship Required for this Position:
No
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation:
No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available
Travel Requirement:
Yes, 25%-50% of the time
With More Than 11,000 Employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division Is The Largest Manufacturing Employer In Mississippi And a Major Contributor To The Economic Growth Of Alabama. For Nearly 85 Years, We’ve Designed, Built And Maintained Amphibious Ships, Destroyers, And Cutters For The U.S. Navy And The U.S. Coast Guard. The Largest Supplier Of U.S. Navy Surface Combatants, We’re Simultaneously Building Four Classes Of Ships And Have Pioneered The Development And Production Of Technologically Advanced, Highly Capable Ships For The Surface Navy Fleet For Decades.
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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.
- High School diploma and 7 years of experience
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- Associates degree and 5 years of experience
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- Bachelors degree and 3 years of experience
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- Masters degree and 1 year of experience
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- PHD and 0 years of experience
Ideal candidate will have knowledge of shipbuilding processes and work experience in Engineering, Quality/Industrial Engineering, Planning, Procurement or Operations/Craft. Candidates should possess some working knowledge/ experience in the Estimating and Shipbuilding Processes, including but not limited to proposal preparation/development, planning and functional interface.
Why HIIWe 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 growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
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