Director of Cost Estimating

Director Of Cost Estimating

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development. We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Cost Estimating to join our Finance team in San Diego, CA. This position is responsible for managing the cost estimating activities for assigned organizations in support of proposals and contracts. The position will participate in the strategic development of the cost estimating function and will provide leadership and guidance to the cost estimating team.

Duties and responsibilities include :

• Lead and manage the cost estimating team in the preparation of compliant, accurate, and competitive cost proposals for both federal government and commercial contracts.
• Ensure all estimates are fully compliant with applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and internal company policies.
• Develop cost models and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) in support of Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, change proposals, and task orders.
• Review solicitations and coordinate with cross-functional proposal teams to define estimating requirements and develop compliant proposal strategies.
• Coordinate cost volumes and support proposal narrative development, ensuring consistency between technical and cost volumes.
• Serve as the primary interface with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) during audits and support forward pricing rate proposals and incurred cost submissions.
• Implement and maintain standard estimating processes, tools, and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide pricing leadership during fact-finding, negotiations, and contract award processes.
• Mentor and develop team members to build internal expertise and succession capabilities.
• Analyze historical cost data and trends to enhance cost estimating accuracy and efficiency.

Job qualifications :

Salary : $155,370 - $289,320

Travel Percentage Required : 0 - 25

Relocation Assistance Provided : Provided

US Citizenship Required? Yes

Clearance Required? Desired

Clearance Level : Management

Workstyle : Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.