Material Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

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Seal Beach, CA, USA
Hybrid
100K-173K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead development of complex cost estimates and pricing for government satellite programs, produce priced bills of material, build pricing models, perform risk and opportunity analyses, support proposal development and negotiations, ensure compliance with policies and maintain cross-functional communications with contracts, suppliers, and program management.
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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 a Material Estimating and Pricing Specialist (Experienced or Senior) to support the Satellites Estimating and Pricing (E&P) team located in Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 3 and Level 4 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.
This position will support U.S. Government type contracts and proposal activities supporting Government Satellites Systems/Space Mission Systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a variety of estimating tasks including priced bill of materials, and cost volume preparation, proposal development, fact-finding, and negotiation.
This candidate will be a part of a unique cross-functional team working with Contracts, Estimating, Supplier Management, Business Development, and Program Management to evaluate customer requests for proposals and statements of work. The individual will maintain communications with internal and external partners to ensure cost proposals are accurate, complete and of the highest quality.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Leads development of complex estimates and prices from complex technical requirements through the design, build and support stages of the program
  • Leads development and application of pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques
  • Leads business proposals, evaluates and makes recommendations based on complex requests for proposal and substantiates estimates and pricing
  • Builds and develops complex pricing models
  • Leads and performs complex analyses and provides recommendations in support of pricing and estimating (risk, financial, driven, etc.)
  • Resolves database requirements and identifies new data sources
  • Leads the development/application/maintenance of outstanding and non-unique rates and factors for estimating
  • Leads compliance activities, policy and procedure development, deployment of new systems/tools, training development/delivery and internal audits
  • Develops estimates from historical data, parametric analysis, technical requirements and diverse sources of data
  • Prepares complex Priced Bill of Material estimate and Prime Termination Proposals
  • Performs risk and opportunity analysis

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 3+ years of experience performing cost estimating/pricing function

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in at least one of the following fields: Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics
  • Experience working in multifaceted and diverse teams across multiple functions
  • Experience leading projects with little direct supervision and drive project to completion
  • Experience working under tight deadlines with competing priorities
  • Experience with the proposal process and using data analysis to drive decision making
  • Experience with United States Government (USG) Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Project

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 Experienced (Level 3): $100,300 - $135,700
Summary Pay Range Senior (Level 4): $127,500 - $172,500
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 20, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
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. Top 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.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 3+ years performing cost estimating/pricing functions
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • U.S. Person as defined by export control (22 C.F.R. §120.62)
  • Experience with United States Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Experience with proposal process and using data analysis to drive decisions
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
  • 5+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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