Mathematics and Modeling Estimating Lead

Job Description

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The Estimating Center of Expertise is looking for a Mathematics And Modeling Estimating Lead to join our Independent Estimating Team at one of our major Boeing Defense sites in El Segundo, CA.

This challenging role supports development and maintenance of independent cost estimates for Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Boeing Global Services within the Estimating Center of Expertise (ECOE) in Finance Shared Services. The role is responsible for generating Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs) in support of strategic proposals, Estimate at Complete (EACs) and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) to support and inform strategic decisions (bids, analyses of alternatives, etc).

The role also builds, matures, and enhances our independent cost estimating database and methods while building and maintaining collaborative relationships across the ECOE and other Boeing organizations.

This role supports multiple Boeing platforms by analyzing data and modeling costs, while working with Finance and Technical teams, and presenting findings to executives. Key tasks include creating data-driven estimates, performing risk analyses, building and using parametric tools (e.g., SEER, True Planning), applying statistical methods to estimating and cost models, and building and enhancing datasets. The work requires creative problem solving, advanced statistical analysis, clear data-driven communication, formulating problems in mathematic terms, and contributing to the research strategy for the organization.

• Is a curious collaborative problem-solver with strong leadership and communication skills and a “team-first” mindset

• Has strong presentation skills, can effectively communicate data to peers and leadership, and recommendations in briefings

• Can work in data-limited environments and solve problems creatively

• Has experience with parametric modeling and estimating

• Has aerospace industry experience and/or familiarity with Government/Department of War acquisition processes

• Consults large cross-functional teams to understand complex Estimating requirements and processes and be able to translate them to scalable, best-in-class solutions

• Applies cost modeling techniques within the evaluation of proposal strategies

• Applies statistical analysis to data sets to support the development of complex estimating methodologies

• Conveys complex analysis and recommendations in an easily digestible format across various functions

• Develops analytical and/or innovative estimating solutions when datasets are limited or imperfect

• Performs complex analysis, consults team members and leadership regarding recommendations in support of estimating and pricing methodologies, tools, and processes

• Leads and develops complex estimates while training less senior team members

• Master's Degree or higher in an engineering or quantitative field (e.g. statistics, operations research, information systems, bioinformatics, economics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or similar quantitative fields)

• 10+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry

• 10+ years of experience working with statistical methods (i.e., segmentation models, regression analysis, trend analysis, etc.)

• 10+ years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Experience presenting analysis and making recommendations to executive leadership

• Secret Security Clearance

• 15+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with parametric modeling and estimating (commercial tools such as SEER or True Planning, and/or custom models)

• Proficiency with statistical software

• Proven experience analyzing large datasets

• Experience with risk analysis and risk analysis software…