Senior Cost Engineer
Core
Lead the development and execution of cost proposals for military and government customers, serving as a trusted advisor throughout the proposal lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC cost engineer (defense/government)
Builds
Competitive and sole-source proposal efforts, pricing strategies, and cost models
Domain
Defense industry, government contracting
Required skills
Cost engineering principles, pricing methodologies, proposal development, FAR/DFARS/CAS/TINA compliance, analytical problem-solving, stakeholder influence, Microsoft Excel
Preferred skills
SAP ERP systems, AI-driven analytics, advanced data analysis
Responsibilities
Lead competitive and sole-source proposal efforts; Develop, analyze, and support cost proposals for government and commercial customers; Review and interpret RFPs and provide pricing guidance; Partner with cross-functional teams to develop accurate cost estimates; Prepare and present cost estimates and proposal packages to leadership and audit agencies; Lead RFIs, fact-finding, and pricing certifications; Document and defend cost positions for negotiations and audits; Mentor junior team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC