New

Cost Estimating Analyst

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / yr
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, California, San Diego
Nov 07, 2025
Title: Cost Estimating Analyst Company: Technology Solutions Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 base+ discretionary bonus + strong benefits package Overview This role plays a key part in shaping competitive bids and proposals. As a Cost Estimating Analyst, you will build clear, defensible financial models from complex technical inputs. You will work closely with cross functional teams to validate data, assess risks, and present well supported estimates to leadership. This is a collaborative, high visibility position where you will grow from managing smaller work packages to leading full proposal efforts with mentorship and exposure to senior leaders. Responsibilities: Develop, validate, and document cost estimating models aligned to work breakdown structures and project requirements Review and challenge inputs, evaluate assumptions, and ensure estimates reflect accurate scope, timing, and resource needs Translate RFPs, milestones, and risk documentation into financial deliverables including cash flow models, P and L supporting schedules, and review packages Partner with engineering, supply chain, program management, and contracts to gather and confirm cost data Participate in executive reviews and progressively take on presentation responsibilities Support continuous improvement by enhancing templates, tools, and estimating processes Qualifications: Three to five years of experience in cost estimating, pricing, or financial analysis, ideally with government RFP exposure Advanced Excel capability with experience building models from scratch Analytical mindset with a willingness to question data and dig deeper into details Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain assumptions and rationale Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field preferred, equivalent experience considered Ability to thrive in deadline driven and fast changing environments Experience with ERP or CRM systems such as NetSuite or Salesforce is a plus, international bid exposure is also beneficial Location: Remote role with occasional domestic travel for training and proposal work. Compensation and Benefits: Base salary range: $75,000 to $95,000, based on experience, location, and qualifications plusdiscretionary bonus andstrong benefits package Comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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