Austal USA

Austal USA

Cost Estimator III

Mobile, AL · Mid

No sponsorshipDetected 27 days ago
CybersecurityProject ManagementAccountingExcelAuditingSupply ChainCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • DISCRETION EXERCISED: Work autonomously.
  • Resolves moderately complex issues escalates most complex issues through the department chain of command.
  • Works within established guidelines and relevant procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Review and comprehend technical and administrative documents such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Develop estimates and preliminary pricing for proposals.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as requested by management.
  • Developing, providing, and documenting compliance training, as applicable.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of ship construction and relationships between trades.
  • Knowledge of ship terminology.
  • Proven ability to interpret request for quotations (RFQ), engineering drawings and work specifications.
  • Advanced working knowledge of computer software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a personal security clearance.
  • 18 years of age or older at time of application
  • Support business unit Tier 1 Compliance Lead in responsibilities as required.
  • Four year degree in accounting, finance, engineering, or related field and 4 years' direct pricing experience or a commensurate combination of education and experience to be 8 years in total education/ experience.
  • Experience interacting with production, multiple support departments, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers.
  • Familiar with the different types of government cost accounting practices (FAR, DFAR, CAS) including TINA.
  • Familiar with the different types of estimates/proposals (RFP, RFQ, ROM, etc.) and different types of government contracts (CPFF, CPAF, FPFF, FPAF, etc.).
  • Able to work independently and take initiative.
  • Willingness to work irregular and sometimes lengthy work schedules.
  • Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of LCS Class Maintenance Plan preferred.

Company info

  • LIAISES WITH: Program Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators, all Production Departments, Subcontractors, Functional Leads, Production Control, Engineering, customers and clients, all support organizations across the company, and surveying authority.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a personal security clearance

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