Estimating and Pricing Officer

Overview

Located at Osborne Shipyard in South Australia, this full-time, on-site position offers opportunities for hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight. As part of BAE Systems Australia, you'll contribute to innovative defence, aerospace, and security solutions, supporting the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Role Purpose

The Estimating and Pricing Officer supports the Surface Ships business line by driving estimating and pricing activities to meet strategic and financial goals. Key tasks include developing pricing strategies, estimating costs, cost modelling, reviewing estimates, and supporting major Estimate at Complete (EAC) reviews to inform business decisions.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with bid teams and stakeholders on bids, proposals, and estimating tasks.
• Prepare, review, and analyze cost estimates, pricing models, Basis of Estimates (BoEs), and pricing submissions for customers.
• Generate management reports, estimate reviews, phase reviews, and provide financial inputs for decision-making.
• Maintain pricing tools, cost models, and documentation adhering to processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and escalate issues that could affect pricing integrity or compliance.
• Validate estimate assumptions and cost data to ensure pricing accuracy and traceability.
• Evaluate risks, uncertainties, and commercial aspects within pricing proposals.
• Support pricing negotiations, contract amendments, and financial reviews with customers.
• Maintain detailed audit trails from initial estimates through contract award and project initiation.
• Assist in transitioning negotiated pricing into project budgets and financial controls during project start-up.
• Participate in continuous improvement and capability-building initiatives within Estimating & Pricing functions.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in estimating, pricing, cost analysis, financial modelling, or analytical roles requiring meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with bid and proposal development processes and supporting tenders.
• Competence in developing and interpreting cost models and analyzing data to guide decision-making.
• Knowledge of estimating methodologies and structured cost estimation principles.
• Understanding of government contracting compliance and governance is beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities to convey information clearly.
• Tertiary or trade qualifications, or relevant experience in business, finance, engineering, project management, or defence-related industries preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for cost modeling and pricing data analysis; familiarity with ProPricer or equivalent estimating tools is a plus.
• Must be an Australian citizen eligible for or holding required defence security clearances.

Additional Information

The Hunter Class Frigate Program represents Australia's largest surface shipbuilding endeavor, aiming to establish a continuous naval shipbuilding capability. BAE Systems fosters an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and supporting veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The company is recognized for gender equality and candidate experience excellence. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are available upon request. Compliance with defence security clearance and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) applies.