Senior Product Cost Estimator - Data Analytics

Job Description SummaryJoin a team where your expertise directly influences winning strategies, customer trust, and the future of GE Aerospace’s Defense Engines and Services business.As a Senior Product Cost Estimator, you will play a highly visible role in shaping competitive, compliant, and high-quality cost estimates for U.S. government customers. In this role, you won’t just build estimates—you’ll help drive strategic decisions, improve forecasting confidence, influence cross-functional execution, and strengthen how we deliver for our customers.Job DescriptionThis is an opportunity for an experienced professional to expand their impact across finance, engineering, supply chain, and program management, while building deep expertise in defense programs, government proposal activity, and cost analytics. You’ll work on meaningful, complex challenges with direct exposure to internal leaders and external customers, including the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Army, DCMA, and DCAA.If you are motivated by solving tough business problems, influencing decisions, improving processes, and seeing your work translate into customer outcomes, this role offers both challenge and career growth.Why This Role Stands OutThis role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond transactional estimating work and become a trusted business partner in a complex defense environment. You’ll have the chance to combine financial rigor, customer focus, process improvement, and strategic thinking in a role where your contributions are visible and valued.What You’ll GainIn this role, you will have the opportunity to:Influence high-impact business decisions across GE Aerospace Defense Engines and Services programsGain broad cross-functional exposure by partnering with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program managementBuild deeper expertise in government contracting and defense proposals, including the full RFP lifecycleStrengthen executive-level business acumen through risk identification, deal analysis, and cost-based decision supportLead process improvement and simplification efforts using lean principlesDevelop customer-facing experience with major U.S. defense stakeholders and audit agenciesGrow your visibility as a strategic contributor in a role that combines analytics, collaboration, and ownershipKey ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Product Cost Estimator, you will:Partner with engineering, supply chain, finance, and program management teams to develop and support cost estimates using long-term business valuation projections and other relevant inputsPerform analytical reviews of historical cost data from multiple internal systems to develop robust cost estimatesAnalyze business data and prepare comprehensive cost analysis reports that support proposal strategy and decision-makingIdentify, assess, and clearly communicate deal risks and opportunities to deal factory managementSupport cost estimating audits with internal and external audit teams, including ownership of follow-up actions and findings as appropriateDrive a culture of continuous improvement through lean principles and practical process enhancementsIdentify and lead cost estimating process improvements, simplification efforts, and adoption of best practicesSupport the full RFP lifecycle, including proposal submission, fact-finding, and negotiations with internal and external customersEvaluate cost bases to improve forecast accuracy and help accelerate proposal cyclesBuild expertise in the Defense Engines and Systems businessThis role is available in Evendale Ohio or can be hybrid or remote US Only.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited college or university or related field.Minimum of 5- 8 years of experience in Data Analytics, risk management, accounting, finance, sourcing, government contracting, or a related fieldAdvanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and evaluate complex spreadsheets and analyze large, multi-source datasetsPreferred QualificationsWe’re especially interested in candidates who bring:Experience working with DCMA, DCAA, or similar government agenciesStrong ability to understand customer needs and explain complex estimating methodologies clearly to internal and external stakeholdersProven critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skillsExperience in Big 4 or consultingDemonstrated success leading programs, projects, or process improvement initiativesStrong planning, documentation, and execution skillsSolid project management capabilityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionallyThe ability to anticipate risks, identify issues early, and drive resolutionAdaptability and resilience through changing business conditionsUnderstanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)A strong lean and continuous improvement mindsetThe base pay range for this position is $119,000.00 - 158,000.00 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.  [If equity-eligible, should say “You are also equity-eligible”] This posting is expected to close on [include anticipated date expected to close on June 18, 2026.GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fi