Senior Specialist, Material Estimator

Senior Specialist, Material Estimator

L3Harris Technologies is the trusted disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title

Senior Specialist, Material Estimator

Job Location

Palm Bay FL, Camden NJ, Plano TX, Salt Lake City UT, or Herndon VA

Schedule

9 / 80 Every other Friday off

Job Description

As a Material Estimator, you will be joining the L3Harris IMS1 pricing team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely material cost estimates to support the IMS1 proposal teams. Your key responsibilities will include analyzing project requirements, building material structures using ProPricer and SAP, costing bill of materials, and collaborating with various departments to ensure competitive and precise cost estimations. Additionally, you will support management reviews, internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with company policies and Government requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions

• Analyze project specifications, drawings, and related documentation to prepare detailed and accurate material cost estimates.
• Develop material structures that align with the proposal Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Identify parts that require quotations and analyze Component Bills of Materials (CBOMs) for completeness and accuracy, ensuring timely submission to support proposals.
• Conduct thorough proposal analysis and provide recommendations to ensure a current, complete, and accurate cost or price volume.
• Maintain and update a comprehensive database of material costs, suppliers, and historical project data.
• Ability to work with other functional areas and be able to support and present material estimates to executive level management.
• Develop a deep understanding of internal cost proposal processes and procedures, as well as external Government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, and TINA), and mentor co-workers and other functional areas on these practices.
• Utilize ProPricer, SAP, and Microsoft Office to create meaningful cost models and generate accurate and timely reports.
• Interface and support both internal and external customers during post-proposal submission audits, fact-findings, and negotiations.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the material estimation process.

Qualifications

Preferred Additional Skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State is $75K-$139K. For California, New Jersey, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $86-$160K. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.