Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intuitive Machines - West is a provider of space technologies serving government and commercial customers. The Senior Cost Estimating Analyst will lead cost estimating efforts for spacecraft systems and programs, develop estimates using parametric, analogy-based, and engineering build-up methods, and support proposals, program execution, compliance, and audits.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost estimating efforts for spacecraft systems, subsystems, and components across commercial and government programs
- Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), and other proposal documentation to develop accurate cost estimates
- Work closely with program management, engineering, finance, and contracts teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions and cost estimates
- Create engineering build-up estimates in collaboration with technical teams, incorporating labor, materials, and other direct costs
- Generate submission-ready cost estimate documentation including bases of estimates (BOEs), bill of materials (BOMs), work breakdown structures (WBS), and cost volumes
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other government regulations when applicable
- Develop detailed parametric cost estimates using industry-standard tools such as SEER-H (Galorath) or TruePlanning (Unison)
- Develop and maintain parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) based on historical data and industry benchmarks
- Develop learning curve analyses and production rate impacts for recurring spacecraft production
- Present cost estimates and estimating methodologies to executive leadership
- Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, databases, and parametric models used by the team
- Support audit reviews by government agencies when required, ensuring transparency and adherence to cost estimating policies
Skills
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related technical field. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree
- Minimum of 5 years of cost estimating experience in aerospace, defense, or related technical industry
- Experience developing cost estimates for complex hardware and/or software systems
- Experience with multiple cost estimating methodologies including parametric, analogy-based, and engineering build-up approaches
- Experience creating work breakdown structures, bases of estimates, and supporting cost documentation
- Master's degree in engineering, finance, business, or related domain
- 10+ years of experience in cost estimating for aerospace or satellite systems
- Experience with parametric cost estimating tools such as SEER-H (Galorath), TruePlanning (Unison), or similar software
- Experience developing and calibrating parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) using historical data
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA for government contract cost estimating
- Experience with both commercial and government (DoD, NASA, Intelligence Community) cost estimating
- Experience with ProPricer or other government proposal pricing software
- Experience with learning curve theory and application to production cost estimates
- Experience presenting to and supporting senior leadership decision-making
- Proven track record of supporting successful commercial and government proposal wins
- Active team player who works well under pressure and can manage multiple concurrent estimates
- Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Creativity in solving complex estimating challenges with limited data
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate technical requirements into accurate cost estimates
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, macros, data analysis)
- Strong communication skills necessary to explain estimating methodologies and results to technical and business stakeholders
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health and welfare insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
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