Senior Estimating

SUMMARY:

Globe Composite Solutions, LLC (Globe) is seeking a Senior Estimating & Pricing Analyst to support our fast-growing company. Globe is a recognized leader in designing and manufacturing cost-effective composite solutions for military and industrial applications. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is located at Globe’s Design & Technology Center in Stoughton, Massachusetts (25 miles south of Boston).

The Senior Estimating & Pricing Analyst will have a significant impact on the company’s success by maintaining a high level of analytical insight into manufacturing, operational expenses, product pricing, and business unit profitability to support Globe’s business needs. The Senior Estimating & Pricing Analyst will analyze customer requests for proposal (RFPs) and provide thorough analysis leading to the submission of current, accurate and complete cost and pricing proposal to key customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop understanding of product manufacturing, staffing, material acquisition, and operating processes.
• Estimating material and labor costs (manufacturing and engineering) based on Request for Proposal (RFP) data requirements requested by prospective customers
• Compiling cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications
• Analyzing specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts
• Calculating production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
• Collecting cost data from functional representatives and subcontractors
• Preparing cost reports and presenting results to management and customer representatives
• Work directly on the production floor with technicians to create and refine cost models
• Supporting risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process
• Supporting Pricing & Estimating team initiatives and continuous improvement
• Participating as a member of the contract negotiating team
• Understanding the requirements for supplier price/cost analysis
• Interacting with other functional areas (Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, and Business Development) to develop strategies supporting proposal requirements and deadlines.
• Assist/lead special projects, ad hoc analysis, etc.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
• FAR/DFARS regulations experience
• Working knowledge of material pricing techniques
• Proactive, self-motivated individual who can handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task a must
• Experience in pricing, finance, contracts, business, and/or operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• MBA is a plus
• Minimum 4 + years of estimating and/or cost accounting experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Majority of work is performed in a typical office environment with no major sources of discomfort. Essentially a normal controlled working environment with noise levels within acceptable safety limits and acceptable lighting and temperature conditions.

TRAVEL:

• Occasional business travel may be required but out of the ordinary.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE:

To conform to U.S. Government export control regulations and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information restrictions, the applicant must be a U.S citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State or Department of Commerce.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

GLOBE COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT VALUES THE STRENGTH DIVERSITY BRINGS TO THE WORKPLACE. APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED BASED ON SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION CREED, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION OR CHARACTERISTICS, GENDER AND GENDER IDENTITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS, AND FOR INQUIRING ABOUT, DISCUSSING OR DISCLOSING COMPENSATION.