Senior Product Cost Estimator – Finance

GE Aerospace

Senior Product Cost Estimator shaping competitive cost estimates for U.S. government customers at GE Aerospace.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeEvendale • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 inputs
Perform analytical reviews of historical cost data from multiple internal systems to develop robust cost estimates
Analyze business data and prepare comprehensive cost analysis reports that support proposal strategy and decision-making
Identify, assess, and clearly communicate deal risks and opportunities to deal factory management
Support cost estimating audits with internal and external audit teams, including ownership of follow-up actions and findings as appropriate
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through lean principles and practical process enhancements
Identify and lead cost estimating process improvements, simplification efforts, and adoption of best practices
Support the full RFP lifecycle, including proposal submission, fact-finding, and negotiations with internal and external customers
Evaluate cost bases to improve forecast accuracy and help accelerate proposal cycles
Build expertise in the Defense Engines and Systems business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor'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 field
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and evaluate complex spreadsheets and analyze large, multi-source datasets
Experience working with DCMA, DCAA, or similar government agencies
Strong ability to understand customer needs and explain complex estimating methodologies clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Proven critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience in Big 4 or consulting
Demonstrated success leading programs, projects, or process improvement initiatives
Strong planning, documentation, and execution skills
Solid project management capability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally
The ability to anticipate risks, identify issues early, and drive resolution
Adaptability and resilience through changing business conditions
Understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
A strong lean and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
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
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticscost estimatingadvanced Excelcomplex spreadsheetsmulti-source datasetsrisk managementgovernment contractingprocess improvementproposal strategyforecast accuracy

Soft Skills

critical thinkinganalytical problem-solvingplanningdocumentationexecutioncommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityresiliencecustomer needs understanding

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accounting