Estimating and Pricing Specialist; Senior or Lead

Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead)

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Senior or Lead) to join our team developing estimates for Air Dominance Proprietary programs in Berkeley, Missouri. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 and Level 5 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of budgetary and formal estimates (labor, material, travel, etc.) and cost/price proposals for new business activities, contract changes, and follow-on work. The ideal candidate will combine strong critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Leads development of complex estimates and prices from complex technical requirements through the design, build, and support stages of the program
• Leads development and application of complex estimating and pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques
• Guides business proposals, evaluates, and makes recommendations based on complex or unique requests for proposals, and substantiates estimates and pricing
• Leads and performs complex analysis, and provides recommendations in support of pricing and estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.)
• Coordinates and collaborates with proposal teams, and cost element functional owners to develop appropriate basis of estimate, and substantiation of cost estimates, proposals, and other related business decision data
• Provides fact‑finding, negotiation and audit support of cost proposal artifacts, and coordinates responses through proposal teams
• Supports, prepares, and briefs senior leader‑level presentations
• Identifies, assesses and implements changes to processes, tools, and techniques to simplify estimating and pricing methodologies, and improve cost estimating accuracy
• Supports compliance activities

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience in a business-related role (finance, contracts, accounting, etc.), previous estimating experience required
• 3+ years of experience with the Microsoft Excel application using formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, etc.
• Experience performing parametric estimates and data analysis

• 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with and knowledge of United States Government Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience using data analysis to drive decision making
• Experience leading projects with little direct supervision and driving project to completion
• Experience presenting to senior leadership
• Experience performing opportunity and risk analysis

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post‑offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and other programs that provide paid and unpaid time off. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range Level 4: $119,700 - $146,300
Summary Pay Range Level 5: $149,400 - $182,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 28, 2026

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). An active clearance in the past 24 months is considered active.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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