Sr. Manufacturing Estimating Manager

Job Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success.  We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably.  Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.  Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Estimating Manager that will lead recurring estimating activities across the Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing team.  The Sr Manufacturing Estimating Manager will also lead improvement initiatives related to manufacturing estimating that will standardize formats, improve throughput, improve capacity planning, and improve headcount forecasting.  The Leidos Defense Sector Manufacturing team includes 5 major production facilities in Huntsville, AL and Colorado Springs, CO.  Location for work is Huntsville, Alabama.

Our manufacturing capabilities include complex precision machining, printed circuit board fabrication and assembly, wire harness fabrication, metal fabrication and welding, Electron Beam Welding, and complex platform integration / assembly.   The Sr Manufacturing Estimating Manager will play a key role in our acquisition, proposal, planning and forecasting business processes.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Primary Responsibilities

Establishment of a focused, stand-alone manufacturing estimating team for the entire Manufacturing Segment.

Management and leadership of the Manufacturing Estimating team.

Scheduling and management of estimating execution to support capture / proposal activitie.s

This individual will be responsible for coordinating New Business Funds (NBF) expenditures with the Manufacturing Business Development Direct to support management of the overall NBF budget.

Implementation of industry best practices like standard support-to-touch ratios, learning curve application, and Cost of Poor Quality estimating.

Translating data from Basis of Estimates (BOEs) into more useful information to improve headcount planning and equipment capacity planning forecasts.

Coordinating with Manufacturing Finance, Site Management, and Functional Leadership on staffing plans, capacity forecasts, and continuous improvement.

Leveraging existing estimating software to exploit all relevant features to improve throughput and drive estimating efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline and at least 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience and 4+ years of leadership / management experience.

Demonstrated experience in manufacturing estimating for a high-mix business with multiple manufacturing technologies.

Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment in an operations, technical, or business capacity.

Demonstrated experience in a high-volume proposal environment.

Proficient use of MS Office, with advanced experience in Excel and Project Management.

Ability to lead others and work in a collaborative working environment.

Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced technical degree or MBA preferred.

Experience with manufacturing of Defense, Space, and Aerospace products and related manufacturing processes is preferred.

Previous experience in an estimating capacity supporting a manufacturing organization with assembly, test, machining, electrical, or welding capabilities.

Demonstrated experience with estimating software applications (ex : Apriori, SEER-MFG, DELMIAWorks, Costimator, etc.) and expanding the use / benefit of the tool within the business.

Prior experience and success with implementation of process improvements related to estimating, data processing, capacity planning, or headcount forecasting.

Advanced data management skills including Power BI, Microsoft Excel, associated macros, and advanced formulas to promote efficient management and usage of large amounts of estimating data.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting : October 6, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay -benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.