Vaco by Highspring ยท 4 weeks ago
Cost Estimating Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expVaco by Highspring is a technology solutions company, and they are seeking a Cost Estimating Analyst to play a key role in shaping competitive bids and proposals. The analyst will build financial models from technical inputs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and present estimates to leadership.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Joseph D'Olimpio
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and document cost estimating models aligned to work breakdown structures and project requirements
Review and challenge inputs, evaluate assumptions, and ensure estimates reflect accurate scope, timing, and resource needs
Translate RFPs, milestones, and risk documentation into financial deliverables including cash flow models, P and L supporting schedules, and review packages
Partner with engineering, supply chain, program management, and contracts to gather and confirm cost data
Participate in executive reviews and progressively take on presentation responsibilities
Support continuous improvement by enhancing templates, tools, and estimating processes
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, or financial analysis, ideally with government RFP exposure
Advanced Excel capability with experience building models from scratch
Analytical mindset with a willingness to question data and dig deeper into details
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain assumptions and rationale
Ability to thrive in deadline driven and fast changing environments
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
Experience with ERP or CRM systems such as NetSuite or Salesforce is a plus, international bid exposure is also beneficial
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase