Senior Estimating and Pricing Specialist – Material Team Lead

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 and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Estimating and Pricing Specialist – Material Team Lead in Saint Charles, MO. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 and Level 5 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) in Saint Charles has a broad portfolio of programs and customers, both domestic and international. As a member of the Weapons Estimating team the successful candidate may have the opportunity to support  all Direct Attack programs gaining broader experience and visibility.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver who quickly learns new systems, estimating techniques and works efficiently both independently and on cross-functional teams. They will also have the ability to engage with customers and internal stakeholders, present to senior leadership, and consistently meet tight deadlines with first-time quality.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead development of complex material estimates with complex technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program

• Lead development and application of pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques

• Lead business proposals, evaluates and makes recommendations based on complex requests for proposal and substantiates estimates and pricing

• Develop complex pricing models

• Lead and perform complex analyses and provide recommendations in support of pricing and estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.).

• Lead the development/application/maintenance of unique and non-unique rates and factors for estimating

• Lead compliance activities, policy and procedure development, deployment of new systems/tools, training development/delivery and internal audits

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree

• 5+ 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

• 5+ years’ experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Experience with and knowledge of United States Government Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

• Experiencing performing risk analysis

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 (Senior, Level 4): $119,000 - $161,000

Summary Pay Range (Lead, Level 5): $ 144,500 - $195,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 15, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.