Material Estimator, Specialist

Job Title: Material Estimator, Specialist

Job Code: 38422

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's 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


• Plan and execute procurement activities for materials and services to ensure alignment with program specifications and achievement of price objectives.


• Manage vendor relationships in accordance with company requirements and procurement objectives.


• 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


• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from requisition through purchase order closeout, including maintaining current and accurate delivery dates

Required Qualifications (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis.


• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.


• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)


• Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations


• Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures


• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor LN) and procurement databases


• Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy


• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools (required)


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $79,000 - $147,000. 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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