Estimating & Pricing Specialist III

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HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As an Estimating & Pricing Specialist, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

• Prepare cost estimates in support of customer RFQs/RFPs, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFAR, CAS, and other regulatory standards.
• Apply labor, material, and overhead inputs into pricing models to develop proposal pricing.
• Use historical data, regression analysis, and other estimating tools/methods to create parametric estimates, “should-cost” analyses, and detailed estimates.
• Extract data from engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documents to support cost development.
• Establish and maintain cost and budget structures in ERP/MRP systems to track program cost and pricing.
• Develop and maintain estimating tools, data, and cost estimating relationships (CERs).
• Maintain proposal databases with status updates and ensure accuracy of estimate records.
• Validate unit pricing on incoming purchase orders and apply approved pricing to proposals and invoicing.
• Develop and maintain a unit pricing database to support revenue collection.
• Prepare and present complex proposal data, including assumptions, to senior management and customer stakeholders.
• Provide cost and pricing data to cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, finance, program management, and sales).
• Generate and distribute monthly estimating metrics and reporting packages.
• Support government and customer fact‑finding audits, and negotiations in collaboration with Finance and Program teams.
• Document estimating assumptions, basis of estimate (BOE), and supporting rationale for auditability.
• Utilize software tools (Excel, SAP BO, etc.) to prepare, analyze, and validate cost estimates.
• Participate in cross‑functional reviews of proposals to ensure consistency and accuracy of cost data.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and 5‑8 years of experience in estimating and pricing.
• Team‑oriented leader with ability to collaborate effectively across functions (engineering, supply chain, finance, program management, and sales). – Advanced
• Understanding of cost accounting principles, and financial data as applied to estimating. – Advanced
• Ability to analyze multi‑level BOMs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. – Advanced
• Knowledge of estimating processes. – Advanced
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. – Advanced
• Prepare & present complex data to senior management. – Advanced
• Demonstrated skill with parametric estimating. – Advanced
• Experience with Government Contracting. – Advanced
• Experience with FAR and TINA. – Advanced
• Experience with Government audits. – Advanced
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). – Advanced

• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

At Safran, we foster a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We support sustainable career journeys and encourage employees to explore multiple paths for growth. Collaboration is essential to our success, and we are committed to helping every team member thrive. We engage with our communities through educational programs, outreach initiatives, and career events, inspiring future talent to join our mission.

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