Job Description: Pricing & Estimating SpecialistOverview

The Pricing & Estimating Specialist is responsible for managing multiple high-value proposals, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and supporting strategic pricing initiatives. This role plays a critical part in the acquisition process by developing accurate cost estimates and supporting negotiations with government and commercial customers.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage multiple multimillion-dollar proposals, including Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) sweeps and proposals undergoing negotiation.Ensure compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) by:Reviewing Requests for Proposal (RFPs)Pricing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)Developing financial reports (e.g., staffing charts, cash flows, labor and cost breakdowns)Preparing Cost Volumes for proposals subject to Certified Cost and Pricing DataCompleting Proposal Adequacy and BOE Compliance Review checklistsParticipate in fact-finding and negotiation activities with government agencies and customers.Support proposal managers and Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) to develop competitive “Price to Win” strategies.Import current Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) indirect and direct rates, travel rates, and escalation factors into ProPricer.Utilize standard tools to develop cost estimates, proposals, and business decision data for:Product developmentProgram changesManagement requestsApply historical data, engineering task descriptions, and hardware specifications to perform regression analysis and develop parametric estimates, “should-cost” analyses, and labor/material/non-labor cost estimates.Manage the collection of cost data from internal functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors; apply appropriate estimating rates and factors.Develop and maintain estimating tools, databases, and cost estimating relationships.Provide cost and pricing information, as well as financial analysis, to cross-functional teams, senior management, and customers.Offer situational leadership to pricing, estimating, and cost analysis teams.Serve as a key internal resource for cost and price analysis within the defense business unit.Conduct cost and price analysis of major supplier proposals for missile hardware procurement.Define global supply chain negotiation strategies and lead part-buy negotiations with supplier subcontracts.Perform supplier fact-finding and audits of accounting system rates and factors to validate cost and pricing data.Support negotiations by representing supply chain cost elements.DRequired SkillsCost EstimationDefense Industry ExperienceKnowledge of DoD, DFARS, FAR RegulationsActive or Eligible for Secret DoD ClearanceProficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience with SAP and ProPricerPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experienceMaster’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldFamiliarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)Experience LevelIntermediatePay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120.00 - $135.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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