Title:  Sr Associate, Subcontracts (San Diego, CA)

Job Title: Material Estimator

Job Code: 30627

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

• Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution
• Obtain, review, and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information
• Collaborate with Proposal, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing, confirm sourcing assumptions, and support cost strategy development
• Maintain data integrity across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements
• Support material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates

Essential Functions: 

• Download, update, and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications
• Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests
• Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency
• Ensure traceability of supplier data, quotes, and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements
• Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities
• Assist in the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications
• Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies
• Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 2 years of experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools 
• Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment
• Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)
• Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint) and procurement databases
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California State is $69,000 - $128,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401 (k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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