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Estimating and Pricing Managers

Hazelwood, Missouri; Saint Charles, Missouri Job ID JR2025462715 Category Finance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 07, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for three (3) Estimating and Pricing Managers (Level K) based out of Hazelwood or Saint Charles, Missouri.

As an Estimating and Pricing Manager, you will lead a team of estimators responsible for a range of estimating activities, including proposal submissions for future contracts, updates to government contracts, and ongoing cost analysis. You will direct the team in supporting government audits and negotiations while overseeing labor and material estimating, cost proposals, and financial analyses. These positions focus on providing guidance and support to ensure the team's effectiveness and success in their operations.

A summary of the available positions is provided below. The candidate is not required to be interested in all three positions. Preferences and best fit for the individual roles will be considered during the interview and selection process.

Acquisition Center – Hiring Manager Jean Padawan

The candidate for this position will partner with the existing Acquisition Center Leadership Team to support new and developing estimating talent. The Saint Louis Acquisition Center supports multiple divisions and platforms including Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers; Air Dominance; and Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems. We are dedicated to the training and support of future talent and leaders through focus on quality and the use of common processes and tools.

Production Operations/Air Dominance – Hiring Manager Michael Higdon

The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for production operations estimating, gaining broad experience and visibility working with programs including F-15, F/A-18, Chinook, MQ-25, KC-135, B-52 and more. The candidate will also be responsible for select additional aspects of the F-15 and T-7 programs supporting significant projected growth across United States Government (USG) and International customers. Estimating activities involve engagement with all stakeholders in support of these campaigns. The selected candidate will continue to develop and drive the estimating team’s selection of methodologies and approaches to fulfill proposal and cost estimate requirements.

Weapons – Hiring Manager Mitch Rentfro

The candidate for this position will be responsible for the Cruise Missile Systems portfolio of products, primarily located in Saint Charles, MO. These products include Harpoon, SLAM-ER, and related products and programs. Estimating activities involve engagement with all stakeholders in the support of United States Government (USG) and International customer contracts. The selected candidate will continue to develop and drive the estimating team’s selection of methodologies and approaches to fulfill proposal and cost estimate requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manage government estimating employees performing estimates, cost or price proposals, business case development and risk, financial and competitive analyses

  • 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 and monitor 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

  • Acquire resources for functional excellence activities, provide technical management and lead process improvements

  • Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, data driven strategies, products, and processes

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher

  • 5+ years of experience with government contracts

  • 3+ years of experience building proposals utilizing pricing systems, estimating and pricing tools and processes

  • 3+ years of experience leading a team or project

  • Experience preparing and presenting succinctly to executives, senior leadership, and external customers

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, business or a related field

  • 5+ years of experience in performing cost estimating/pricing function

  • Experience performing various estimating methodologies (labor, material, etc.)

  • Experience streamlining processes/tools and developing talent

  • Experience working with large cross-functional teams

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: $124,950 - $169,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's 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.

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