Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aviation industry, seeking a Senior Product Cost Estimator to influence strategic decisions for their Defense Engines and Services business. The role involves developing compliant cost estimates for U.S. government customers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and support decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management teams to develop and support cost estimates using long-term business valuation projections and other relevant inputs
- Perform analytical reviews of historical cost data from multiple internal systems to develop robust cost estimates
- Analyze business data and prepare comprehensive cost analysis reports that support proposal strategy and decision-making
- Identify, assess, and clearly communicate deal risks and opportunities to deal factory management
- Support cost estimating audits with internal and external audit teams, including ownership of follow-up actions and findings as appropriate
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through lean principles and practical process enhancements
- Identify and lead cost estimating process improvements, simplification efforts, and adoption of best practices
- Support the full RFP lifecycle, including proposal submission, fact-finding, and negotiations with internal and external customers
- Evaluate cost bases to improve forecast accuracy and help accelerate proposal cycles
- Build expertise in the Defense Engines and Systems business
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited college or university or related field
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Data Analytics, risk management, accounting, finance, sourcing, government contracting, or a related field
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and evaluate complex spreadsheets and analyze large, multi-source datasets
- Experience working with DCMA, DCAA, or similar government agencies
- Strong ability to understand customer needs and explain complex estimating methodologies clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Proven critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience in Big 4 or consulting
- Demonstrated success leading programs, projects, or process improvement initiatives
- Strong planning, documentation, and execution skills
- Solid project management capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
- The ability to anticipate risks, identify issues early, and drive resolution
- Adaptability and resilience through changing business conditions
- Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- A strong lean and continuous improvement mindset
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan
- Comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
- Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company Overview
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems. It was founded in 1892, and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.geaerospace.com.