Mathematics and Modeling Estimating Lead
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing's Finance Shared Services is looking for a **Mathematics and Modeling Estimating Lead **to join our Independent Estimating, Analytics, & Data Intelligence Team at one of our major Boeing Defense sites in Mesa, AZ.
Our team seeks a resourceful cost-estimating analyst to develop and maintain independent cost estimates, Estimates at Complete (EAC), and Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROM) that inform strategic proposals and decisions across Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Boeing Global Services. The role combines data analysis, parametric modeling (e.g., SEER, TruePlanning), statistical methods, and risk analysis to produce data-driven estimates, build and enhance estimating databases and tools, and solve problems in data-limited environments. The analyst will collaborate closely with program finance, estimating, and engineering teams, communicate findings and recommendations clearly to executives, and contribute to the organization’s research and estimating strategy.
Our ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative problem-solver with strong leadership and communication skills and a team-first mindset. They bring excellent presentation abilities, clearly communicating data, insights, and concise recommendations to peers and senior leadership. Comfortable working in data-limited environments, they solve problems creatively and resourcefully. They have hands-on experience with parametric modeling and estimating, and possess aerospace industry experience and/or familiarity with Government/Department of Defense acquisition processes.
Position Responsibilities:
- Consults large cross-functional teams to understand complex Estimating requirements and processes and be able to translate them to scalable, best-in-class solutions
- Applies cost modeling techniques within the evaluation of proposal strategies
- Applies statistical analysis to data sets to support the development of complex estimating methodologies
- Conveys complex analysis and recommendations in an easily digestible format across various functions
- Develops analytical and/or innovative estimating solutions when datasets are limited or imperfect
- Performs complex analysis, consults team members and leadership regarding recommendations in support of estimating and pricing methodologies, tools, and processes
- Leads and develops complex estimates while training less senior team members
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Master's Degree or higher
- 10+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry
- 10+ years of experience working with statistical methods (i.e., segmentation models, regression analysis, trend analysis, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience presenting analysis and making recommendations to executive leadership
**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): **
- Master's Degree or higher in an engineering or quantitative field (e.g. statistics, operations research, information systems, bioinformatics, economics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry or similar quantitative fields)
- Experience with parametric modeling and estimating (commercial tools such as SEER or TruePlanning, and/or custom models)
- Proficiency with statistical software
- Proven experience analyzing large datasets
- Experience with risk analysis and risk analysis software such as @RISK
- Cost Certification: ICEAA Certification (CCEA, PCEA, SCEC), Defense Acquisition University, or other related certification
- Ability to travel
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 and 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: $182,750 - $247,250
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Master's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement:
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.
Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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