Vaco by Highspring
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Vaco by Highspring provided pay range This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
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&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: $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience, location, and qualifications plus discretionary bonus and strong benefits package
Comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Analyst and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Information Services and IT System Data Services
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Vaco by Highspring provided pay range This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr
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&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: $80,000 to $95,000, based on experience, location, and qualifications plus discretionary bonus and strong benefits package
Comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Analyst and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Information Services and IT System Data Services
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