Business Development Cost Estimator

Job Descriptions:Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division is hiring a Business Development Cost Estimator to support a rapidly growing portfolio of programs across the U.S. The position is responsible for developing, analyzing, and supporting cost estimates in proposals to our government and industry customers that are timely, compliant, and of the highest quality, utilizing various cost estimating techniques. The individual will support bid strategy and play a role in strategic proposal decisions for major and minor proposals supporting the Division and Corporate pursuits. The Cost Estimator will support business case assessments, customer negotiations, rate structure development, risk and opportunity management, supplier price analysis, proposal audits, and other activities pursuant to winning and executing. The individual will conduct market research, analyze historical data, and develop cost estimating models and factors to evaluate price reasonableness and develop negotiation positions. The Cost Estimator will interface with all elements of the business organization to perform duties and will interact with external customers and stakeholders as required. Meticulous records will be kept in support of future activities.Required Experience:Qualifications: Ability to perform and apply cost accounting, pricing, and estimating concepts and principles Ability to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-tasking environment while managing multiple proposals with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Prior knowledge of FAR, DFARS, estimating guidelines and best practices, and labor/overhead rate structures Established capability of working with pricing/estimating software (e.g. Deltek ProPricer) as well as advanced Microsoft Excel concepts Drive for continuous improvement in personal skills and business processes Strong cross functional collaboration skills Strong, clear communication skills to influence decision making and stakeholder buy-in Established strategic and analytic abilities to problem solve and develop creative solutions to proposal capture opportunities DoD secret clearance or ability to obtain one Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or STEM discipline with 2 years’ experience in proposals, cost estimating, contracts, and/or pricing. Years of experience can be substituted for an advanced degree or significant outside achievements demonstrating financial acumen and drive. #LI-AC1#LI-OnsiteKeyword: FAR, DFAR, cost, pricingKratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.Disability Accessibility AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.Pay TransparencyThe company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Job Applicant Privacy NoticeFor applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.From: Kratos Defense

Created: 2026-03-04