Estimator

Job Expired

Reston, VA, United States

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a team of cost professionals, you will be responsible for proposal pricing, estimating, collaborating, reviewing, and presenting compliant cost estimates and proposals.. You will develop cost estimates related to all our product lines including liquid rocket propulsion, suborbital launch services, orbital launch services, lunar landing services, and other in-space applications for both external proposals and new program starts. You will perform concurrent estimating activities with a variety of stakeholders, complexities, levels of scope definition, and magnitude. You will write Basis of Estimate (BOE) narratives detailing and rationalizing the estimating approach. These duties will include the opportunity to shape the future of our estimating practices and processes as Blue Origin continues to grow and evolve.

Passion for our mission and vision is required! We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and attention to detail to positively impact our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience with cost estimating, program planning, or project management in aerospace or a related industry.
  • Experience with products at all stages of their lifecycles including development, production, and operations.
  • Consistent track record of collaboration with technical personnel, making progress despite ambiguity, communication with leadership, and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
  • Strong data analytics skills with the ability to work with complex datasets while effectively summarizing, visualizing, and presenting estimate data.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

  • Experience developing cost estimates and cost models with and without the use of analogous historical data.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and ability to interpret sophisticated Excel models.
  • Knowledge of ProPricer, SEER, or other estimating, pricing, risk, or analytical tools.
  • Background in program planning and controls, finance, and/or business development.
  • Experience developing schedules in Microsoft Project or similar.
  • Experience developing and championing new procedures and processes.
  • Developing understanding of FAR, DFARS, NASA FAR Supplement, Federal Business Systems, and other US Government regulations and the requirements for compliance.
  • Top Secret clearance preferred.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

 

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