Senior Cost Estimating Analyst 

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related technical field. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost estimating experience in aerospace, defense, or related technical industry
• Experience developing cost estimates for complex hardware and/or software systems
• Experience with multiple cost estimating methodologies including parametric, analogy-based, and engineering build-up approaches
• Experience creating work breakdown structures, bases of estimates, and supporting cost documentation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Master's degree in engineering, finance, business, or related domain
• 10+ years of experience in cost estimating for aerospace or satellite systems
• Experience with parametric cost estimating tools such as SEER-H (Galorath), TruePlanning (Unison), or similar software
• Experience developing and calibrating parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) using historical data
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA for government contract cost estimating
• Experience with both commercial and government (DoD, NASA, Intelligence Community) cost estimating
• Experience with ProPricer or other government proposal pricing software
• Experience with learning curve theory and application to production cost estimates
• Experience presenting to and supporting senior leadership decision-making
• Proven track record of supporting successful commercial and government proposal wins
• Active team player who works well under pressure and can manage multiple concurrent estimates
• Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Creativity in solving complex estimating challenges with limited data
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate technical requirements into accurate cost estimates
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, macros, data analysis)
• Strong communication skills necessary to explain estimating methodologies and results to technical and business stakeholders
• In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.
• Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via the Lanteris Space Systems Career page.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.