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Cost Estimating – Principal Specialist
| Company | RTX |
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| Location | East Windsor, CT, USA |
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| Salary | $82000 – $164000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Analyze supplier quotations and purchase orders to determine reasonableness prior to data entry
- Data entry into Cost Estimating tool
- Reviewing SAP BoM (bill of material) structures and material master data to estimate material costs
- Performing variance analysis to previous bids
- Understanding manufacturing cost flows and application of material rates and factors
- Reviewing estimates with proposal teams to provide business insight in support of gate reviews
- Identifying and quantifying proposal risks and opportunities
- Supporting customer fact finding and government assist audits with support
- Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements
- Prepare proposal pricing review package for management
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Finance, Business Management, or related/applicable field
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel and SAP to include Project Systems, Material Master Data, and Procurement modules
- Experience in an Operations/Manufacturing related field
- Familiarity with BidMaster.Web (BMW)
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Strong time management skills, to ensure bids are completed on schedule
- Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
