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Estimating and Pricing Specialist Team Lead

Hazelwood, Missouri
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

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 MQ-25, F-22, and Sensors and Special Programs (S&SP) Estimating team is seeking an Estimating and Pricing Specialist Team Lead to join the team in Hazelwood, MO.  The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of estimates (Labor with focus on Production Operations) and cost/price proposals for new business activities. This assignment will support MQ-25 and S&SP. Our team is open to a broad range of experience levels including Level 4 and Level 5 Specialists to find the best fit for the position.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Participate in evaluation of requests for proposal

  • Lead development of complex labor estimates with complex technical requirements

  • Lead development and application of pricing strategies using innovative computational techniques

  • Lead business proposals, evaluate and make recommendations based on complex requests for proposals and substantiate estimates and pricing

  • Lead analyses in support of pricing and estimating (risk, financial, competitive, etc.)

  • Coordinate and collaborate with proposal teams and cost element functional owners to develop appropriate basis of estimate and substantiation of costs estimates, proposals and other related business decision data

  • Identify, assess and implement changes to processes, tools and techniques to simplify estimating and pricing methodologies and improve cost estimating accuracy

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher

  • 5+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

  • Experience working on government proposals, to include Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA) compliant proposals

  • Experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 10+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Active U.S. Security Clearance

  • Experience in production operations labor estimating

  • Experience in leadership, either formally or informally leading teams

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 & 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 Senior (Level 4): $119,000 - $161,500

Summary Pay Range Lead (Level 5): $144,500 - $195,500

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

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.

About Boeing

Boeing

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the world, supporting critical military, commercial aviation, space, and national security missions. With a long history of innovation, Boeing develops advanced aircraft, satellites, autonomous systems, defense platforms, and space technologies used by the U.S. military and allied partners worldwide. The company plays a major role in programs ranging from fighter aircraft and military helicopters to missile defense, space systems, and next-generation aviation technologies.

For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities across nearly every area of aerospace and defense, including engineering, software development, cybersecurity, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, aviation maintenance, and defense operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, engineers, and candidates looking for mission-driven work with strong long-term career growth. Boeing also offers extensive training, leadership development, and opportunities to work on some of the most recognized aerospace programs in the world.

Unlike smaller defense firms focused on a single capability, Boeing provides employees exposure to a broad mix of commercial and defense technologies. Teams contribute to programs involving military aircraft, autonomous systems, satellites, advanced manufacturing, AI, and next-generation aerospace innovation. Employees often value the combination of large-scale engineering challenges, global impact, and the stability of a major industry leader.

As defense modernization, commercial aviation, and space investment continue to grow, Boeing remains one of the most recognized employers in aerospace and government contracting. For professionals seeking a mission-focused career with strong benefits, technical growth, and opportunities to work on world-changing technologies, Boeing continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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