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Pricing​/Cost Estimator

Job in Poway, San Diego County, California, 92074, USA
Listing for: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Financial Analyst, Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56820 - 96015 USD Yearly USD 56820.00 96015.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Pricing/Cost Estimator

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high‑resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

  • Develop pricing strategy and proposal pricing for commercial and government proposals.
  • Build up cost estimates using historical data, data collected from functional subject matter experts, purchase order history, and vendor quotes.
  • Develop cost, schedule, milestones, and other proposal supporting data.
  • Present work product to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, and price auditors.
  • Ensure proposal pricing data conforms with the Request for Proposal (RFP) and applicable regulations.
  • Assist in creating and updating pricing templates, pricing policies, and procedures.
  • Negotiate and manage pricing aspects of contracts and related audits (e.g., pre‑award, post‑award, fact finding).
  • Represent the pricing organization as the primary interface with internal functional groups and outside vendors.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ensure all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations are observed wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Ensure work is accomplished in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Perform additional functions, other duties as assigned or required.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and three or more years experience in finance, accounting, or business administration in a manufacturing environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
  • Must have general knowledge and competence in costing and pricing concepts, principles, and standard practices.
  • Must have experience negotiating and working in a government contracting environment and be able to analyze and solve 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 extended hours when required.

Salary range: $56,820 – $96,015

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