Cost Estimating Analyst Job at Vaco by Highspring, San Diego, CA

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  • Vaco by Highspring
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Title: Cost Estimating Analyst

Company: Technology Solutions

Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 base + discretionary bonus + strong benefits package

Overview

This role plays a key part in shaping competitive bids and proposals. As a Cost Estimating Analyst, you will build clear, defensible financial models from complex technical inputs. You will work closely with cross functional teams to validate data, assess risks, and present well supported estimates to leadership. This is a collaborative, high visibility position where you will grow from managing smaller work packages to leading full proposal efforts with mentorship and exposure to senior leaders.

Responsibilities :

  • Develop, validate, and document cost estimating models aligned to work breakdown structures and project requirements
  • Review and challenge inputs, evaluate assumptions, and ensure estimates reflect accurate scope, timing, and resource needs
  • Translate RFPs, milestones, and risk documentation into financial deliverables including cash flow models, P and L supporting schedules, and review packages
  • Partner with engineering, supply chain, program management, and contracts to gather and confirm cost data
  • Participate in executive reviews and progressively take on presentation responsibilities
  • Support continuous improvement by enhancing templates, tools, and estimating processes

Qualifications :

  • Three to five years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, or financial analysis, ideally with government RFP exposure
  • Advanced Excel capability with experience building models from scratch
  • Analytical mindset with a willingness to question data and dig deeper into details
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain assumptions and rationale
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered
  • Ability to thrive in deadline driven and fast changing environments
  • Experience with ERP or CRM systems such as NetSuite or Salesforce is a plus, international bid exposure is also beneficial

Location :

Remote role with occasional domestic travel for training and proposal work.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range: $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience, location, and qualifications plus discretionary bonus and strong benefits package
  • Comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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