Cost Estimator/Analyst (4010)

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Cost Estimator/Analyst (4100) in Idaho Falls, ID.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

This staffing support position will provide cost estimating and analytical support for a nuclear project in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The Cost Estimator/Analyst will develop, evaluate, and maintain cost information used to support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and informed business and project decisions.

The position requires disciplined analysis, clear documentation of estimating assumptions, and effective coordination with technical, project, and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will help ensure estimates and related cost analyses are complete, traceable, consistent, and aligned with the applicable scope of work.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain cost estimates and support analyses for assigned projects, activities, or work scopes.

- Review scope, schedule, labor, material, subcontract, equipment, and other cost inputs for completeness and consistency.

- Document estimate methodologies, assumptions, exclusions, risks, uncertainties, and the basis of estimate.

- Analyze cost data, trends, variances, and forecasts and communicate findings to project and business stakeholders.

- Coordinate with technical, project, procurement, finance, and other functional personnel to obtain and validate estimating inputs.

- Prepare clear cost reports, summaries, presentations, and other supporting documentation for internal and client review.

- Support budgeting, planning, change evaluation, and decision-making activities with timely and defensible cost information.

- Maintain organized estimating records and ensure work products comply with applicable quality, confidentiality, and document-control expectations.

- Develop and maintain cost estimates and support analyses for assigned projects, activities, or work scopes.
- Review scope, schedule, labor, material, subcontract, equipment, and other cost inputs for completeness and consistency.
- Document estimate methodologies, assumptions, exclusions, risks, uncertainties, and the basis of estimate.
- Analyze cost data, trends, variances, and forecasts and communicate findings to project and business stakeholders.
- Coordinate with technical, project, procurement, finance, and other functional personnel to obtain and validate estimating inputs.
- Prepare clear cost reports, summaries, presentations, and other supporting documentation for internal and client review.
- Support budgeting, planning, change evaluation, and decision-making activities with timely and defensible cost information.
- Maintain organized estimating records and ensure work products comply with applicable quality, confidentiality, and document-control expectations.

Requirements

- Demonstrated knowledge of cost estimating, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or related project cost functions.

- Ability to interpret technical scopes, schedules, and support project information and translate them into structured cost estimates.

- Ability to analyze quantitative information, identify inconsistencies, and clearly explain assumptions and conclusions.

- Proficiency with spreadsheet-based analysis and the preparation of professional reports and presentations.

- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and cross-functional coordination skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and produce accurate, well-documented work products.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting cost estimating or cost analysis in the nuclear, energy, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or other highly regulated technical environment.

- Experience developing bases of estimate, evaluating cost risks and uncertainties, and supporting project planning or controls activities.

- Familiarity with cost-estimating tools, enterprise systems, scheduling information, and structured estimating practices.

- Experience working with multidisciplinary technical and business teams.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline is beneficial. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..

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Benefits

- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability