Enabling Commercial Success Through Strategic Cost Estimation and Integrated Solutions Expertise
Driving Competitive Proposals Through Data-Driven Analysis and Commercial Insight
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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers across more than 120 countries. Our Integrated Solutions business delivers innovative technologies, services, and expertise that help customers optimize performance across the energy value chain. Through collaboration across engineering, commercial, and operational functions, we provide integrated solutions that create long-term value and sustainable growth.
Current Opportunities Within This Team
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking AFE Analysts to support Integrated Solutions opportunities across multiple service lines. Openings are currently available in the following areas:
- AFE Analyst - Completions
- AFE Analyst - Pressure Pumping
- AFE Analyst - Wireline
- AFE Analyst - Drilling Fluids
- AFE Analyst - Drilling Services
Fuel your passion
The AFE Analyst is responsible for developing comprehensive, contract-compliant cost estimates for Integrated Solutions project tenders. This role translates well engineering activity plans into detailed, product-line-specific cost structures while serving as a critical interface between Well Engineering, Commercial, Risk, and Product Line teams.
As an AFE Analyst, you will be responsible for:
- Developing activity-based cost estimates for Integrated Solutions tenders, ensuring full scope coverage aligned with well engineering activity plans.
- Engaging with Product Line leadership and Subject Matter Experts to validate operational assumptions, challenge cost drivers, and confirm estimate accuracy.
- Producing detailed cost breakdowns and pricing models that comply with customer requirements and contractual obligations.
- Working closely with commercial and risk teams to identify, assess, and incorporate project risks and contingency requirements into estimates.
- Analyzing market intelligence and industry trends to support accurate cost modeling and commercial decision-making.
- Supporting commercial teams by providing transparent cost structures, competitive positioning insights, and pricing inputs for Price-to-Win strategies.
- Maintaining estimation databases, benchmarks, historical data, and lessons learned repositories to drive continuous improvement.
- Presenting cost assumptions, methodologies, and commercial recommendations during governance reviews and assurance processes.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Possess 10 - 15+ years of experience in tenders and cost / pricing activities within the energy, industrial, engineering, or related sectors.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people work and perform at their best varies. In this role, flexible working arrangements may be available in accordance with business requirements. You can also expect the following work arrangement:
These roles will be based in Houston, TX
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We foster an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive business success. We invest in employee development, leadership growth, and wellbeing to help our people achieve their full potential.
Working for you
- Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. To continue shaping the future of energy, we invest in the people who drive innovation and commercial success. Join us and you can expect:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing programs
- Comprehensive medical and insurance benefits
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Competitive compensation and financial programs
- Learning and development opportunities
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Sales Senior Advisor - Proposals
Skills Required
- 10-15+ years of experience in tenders and cost/pricing activities within the energy, industrial, engineering, or related sectors.
- Ability to develop activity-based cost estimates aligned with well engineering activity plans.
- Experience collaborating with product line leadership, subject matter experts, commercial, and risk teams to validate assumptions and incorporate contingencies.
- Maintain and manage estimation databases, benchmarks, historical data, and lessons learned repositories.
- Role is based in Houston, TX (on-site or local to Houston).
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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