Estimator (Associate or Experienced)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Estimator (Associate or Experienced) to join our team for a proprietary Air Dominance program in Hazelwood, Missouri. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the development of budgetary and formal estimates (labor, material, travel, etc.) and cost/price proposals for new business activities, contract changes and follow-on work. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 2 and Level 3 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

 Position Responsibilities:

• Develops estimates and prices from technical requirements through the design, build, and aftermarket support stages of the program

• Develops, prepares and validates estimates and prices

• Evaluates requests for proposals, substantiates estimates/pricing and assembles price proposals

• Develops estimating and pricing methods

• Evaluates and develops business cases

• Performs analysis and provides recommendations in support of pricing/estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.)

• Develops and maintains pricing models

• Develops/applies/maintains rates and factors for estimating pricing and proposals

• Potential for development/application/maintenance of estimating relationships or factors in support of estimates

• Performs compliance activities including providing compliant cost volumes

  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

• Experience with Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) requirements / U.S. Government contracts

• Experience performing parametric estimates and data analysis

• Experience performing substantiated quick-turn (1-2 weeks) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and tests of reasonableness

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of United States Government Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Experience performing parametric estimates and data analysis

• Experience performing substantiated quick-turn (1-2 weeks) Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and tests of reasonableness

• Experience with critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Associate, Level 2): $78,300 - $95,700

Summary Pay Range (Experienced, Level 3): $96,300 - $117,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.