Austal USA
Cost Estimator III
Mobile, AL · Mid
No sponsorshipDetected 28 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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