Experienced Estimating and Pricing Specialist

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Hazelwood, MO, USA
In-Office
94K-127K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Develops budgetary and formal cost estimates and pricing proposals for aerospace and defense programs. Responsibilities include building pricing models, analyzing financial, competitive, and proposal risks, evaluating business cases, coordinating cost inputs, supporting negotiations and audits, ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements, improving estimating processes, and briefing senior leaders on pricing strategies and proposal status.
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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.
The Boeing Company is seeking Experienced Estimating and Pricing Specialists to support our Air Dominance Proprietary Programs and Phantom Works Organizations in Hazelwood or Berkely, Missouri.
In this role, you will develop budgetary and formal estimates for labor, material, travel, and other cost elements supporting new business, contract changes, and follow-on work. You will partner closely with proposal teams, functional owners, and leadership to shape winning strategies for competitive and sole-source proposals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business alignment.
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and can balance multiple priorities with confidence and professionalism.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong creative problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. They are motivated to support both competitive and sole-source proposals, can work independently or collaboratively, and adapt quickly to shifting daily priorities. They effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines, and prioritize tasks to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
At Boeing, you'll be part of a team that helps shape the future of defense and advanced aerospace capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to critical programs, influence key business decisions, and work alongside talented professionals in a culture that values innovation, integrity, and excellence.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Develop estimates and prices from technical requirements through design, build, and sustainment phases
  • Develop, prepare, validate, and substantiate cost and price proposals
  • Review and evaluate requests for proposal, identify estimating requirements, and develop sound pricing approaches
  • Build and maintain pricing models, rates, factors, and supporting databases
  • Perform and lead analyses in support of risk, financial, and competitive assessments
  • Develop and evaluate business cases and make recommendations to support proposal and pricing decisions
  • Coordinate with proposal teams, cost element owners, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent basis of estimate documentation
  • Support fact-finding, negotiation, and audit activities related to cost proposal artifacts
  • Drive compliance activities, including policy and procedure development, tool deployment, training, and internal audits
  • Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, simplify processes, and strengthen proposal execution
  • Prepare and brief senior leaders on estimates, pricing strategy, and proposal status

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
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.)
Basic Qualification (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 3+ years of experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)
  • 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience working on government proposals, to include Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliant proposals
  • Experience building and sorting through complex data sets
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in data analysis and estimation software

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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: $ 93,500 - $126,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 16, 2026
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 3+ years of experience in a finance-related position, such as financial operations, cost management, accounting, estimating, financial planning, contracts, or procurement financial analysis
  • 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field
  • Experience with government proposals, including Truth in Negotiations Act and Federal Acquisition Regulation compliant proposals
  • Experience building and analyzing complex data sets
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with data analysis and estimation software

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A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

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