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Textron · 18 hours ago

Senior Estimator Commercial

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Textron is a pioneering company in aviation, shaping the future through specialized engineering. The Senior Estimator, Commercial role involves supporting pre-proposal activities, preparing material cost estimates, and ensuring proposal schedules are adhered to for commercial aircraft sales and related activities.

AerospaceFinanceIndustrial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support pre-proposal activities and reviews to ensure proposal requirements are clearly defined

Utilizes historical data in the preparation of material cost estimates to support pricing requests

Request and review inputs from functional areas, Bell off-sites, and quotes from suppliers as needed

Perform quality review of cost estimates to ensure data is current, accurate, and complete

Ensure all proposal schedules are adhered to in accordance with RFQ/RFP/RFI requirements

Assist company personnel in support of audits and negotiations with customers as required

Price request types include Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) regarding commercial aircraft sales, commercial spares, commercial repair and overhaul, and foreign military sales

Work closely with all functional areas including Sales, Contracts, Training, Operations, Spares, Finance analysts, Supply Chain, Engineering, and others

Support build-up of proposal / estimate package and files

Assist others with understanding any cost and price inquiries

Qualification

Cost estimationUS Government contractingMicrosoft ExcelApttusSAPEnoviaSalesForceAnalytical abilityOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Math or other related field from an accredited university is required

Basic knowledge of US Government contracting, experience in the development of price proposals under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), or familiarity with commercial aerospace pricing practices is required

Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Access is required

Possess the necessary skills and knowledge of accounting systems and processes in order to properly apply the overhead costs, burden costs, pricing factors, and other applicable rates in the development of the price for a proposal

Demonstrated ability to read blueprints is required

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR

Preferred

MBA or Master's Degree in a related field is preferred

Two years of pricing, estimating, cost controls, business management, industrial engineering or related experience in the aerospace/US Department of Defense manufacturing industry is preferred

Specific to Commercial Role: Apttus, SAP, Enovia, and SalesForce experience is preferred

Desirable qualities for the candidate would include good organizational skills, ability to work concurrently on multiple projects, strong communication skills, detail-oriented and excellent analytical ability