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Estimating & Pricing Specialist 4

Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: EVERETT, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time
JOB SUMMARY:
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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">LocationEverett, WA<BR>Security Clearance Required?No Security Clearance Requiredabout security clearance definitions<BR>Position Description<BR>Reporting to the Propulsion Systems Division Cost Estimating Manager, this position will develop cost estimates and lead complex business case and alternatives analyses for technical solutions, manufacturing approaches, capital investment decisions and schedule alternatives affecting future cash flow, earnings, market share and competitiveness. Develops estimates from complex technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program. Coordinates the development of the statement of work, identifying significant cost drivers, providing risk and benefit alternatives and determining best estimate approach for proposals. Develops and revises estimating and pricing policies, systems, tools and training. Use Financial, Accounting, and Estimating Databases to develop Cost Estimating Relationships using historical cost data and non-cost data.<BR><BR><BR><BR>Competencies<BR>General<BR><BR><BR>[ + ] Business (Financial) Acumen<BR>Accurately performs substantial quantitative financial calculations and/or understands and explains the complex implications of financial graphs, charts, tables, etc. to other project leads, internal employees, and external customers. Viewed as an expert in integrating complex financial data effectively; allowing for the identification of key issues, decision-making criteria, and the determination of strategies and plans. Uses appropriate financial strategies and systems to maximize cash flow and limit risk to the organization.<BR><BR>[ + ] Communication<BR>Consistently clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Consistently keeps the audience thoroughly engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Consistently frames even complex messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Consistently seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used; attends to both direct and indirect messages from others; correctly interprets messages and responds appropriately. Advises fellow project leads and other internal employees in effective communication techniques.<BR><BR>Technical<BR><BR><BR>[ + ] Analytical Skills<BR>Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources with clients, customers and/or suppliers.<BR><BR>[ + ] Estimating Databases<BR>Extensive, specialized knowledge of database content for use in preparing, comparing, and selling an estimate in order to select the most appropriate database and adjust the selected data (e.g., requirements differences, time, process                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 </font></td>
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