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The Boeing Company is seeking an Estimating Manager to join our organization supporting the Air Dominance Government Estimating and Pricing team in Hazelwood, MO.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to manage Government Estimating Proposal Development within the Air Dominance organization supporting the F/A-18 and DLA team. This leader will help drive functional excellence and create culture that will cultivate change agents. As an Estimating and Pricing Manager, you will lead a team of estimators responsible for a range of estimating activities, including proposal development for future contracts, updates to government contracts, ongoing cost analysis and negotiations. You will direct the team in supporting government audits and negotiations while overseeing labor and material estimating, cost proposals, and financial analyses. This position focuses on providing guidance and support to ensure the effectiveness and success of the team.
Position Responsibilities:
Manage government estimating employees performing estimates, cost or price proposals, business case development and risk, financial and competitive analysis
Engage with program, site, and business unit customers, including Defense Contract Audit Agency/Defense Contract Management (DCAA/DCMA) on topics related to estimates, proposals, and estimating system
Develop process improvements with the goal of improving efficiency, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction
Identify, collect, monitor and respond to appropriate metrics to ensure performance
Create development plans for team members including coaching, mentoring, knowledge transfer and developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities
Establish partnerships and relationships with internal and external customers, stakeholders, peers and direct reports
Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, data driven strategies, products, and processes
Develop and execute project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
Provide on-going developmental feedback
Champion employee recognition by acknowledging contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher
3+ years of experience in performing cost estimating/pricing function
3+ years of experience leading a team or project either formally or informally
5+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Material Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)
Experience streamlining processes/tools and developing talent
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
Experience with government acquisition process
Experience working with large cross-functional teams and interfacing and presenting to senior management
Previous experience in a formal lead role
5+ years of experience in performing cost estimating/pricing function
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $124,950 - $169,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 29, 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
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
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.
