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Intern Cost Estimating & Pricing

  • 3 min read
  • Full Time Internship
  • Broomfield, CO
  • Applications have closed

Website Ball Aerospace

Assist in the performance of the Cost Estimating and Pricing functions within the Finance department.

What You‡ll Do:

Assist in the performance of the Cost Estimating and Pricing functions during the proposal lifecycle, which includes new business proposals, ROMs and program change proposals as needed.  New business opportunities will involve various contract types ranging from Cost Plus, Fixed Price and Time and Materials.
Provide strategic assistance in analysis of proposal products.
Data collection and analysis of pricing.
Perform direct and indirect rate application and Cost Estimating Relationship (CER) analysis checks for accuracy and consistency.
Develop, populate and check Excel spreadsheets.
Assist in the collection of historical data, analysis and correlation for BOE development.
Develop the ability to apply and follow policies and procedures related to external RFP requirements.
Review and provide historical data in support of BOE development.
Apply lessons learned documentation, assessment and implementation of corrective action/improvements to process.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Unit, the Strategic Capabilities Unit and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
What You‡ll Need:

Must have completed your sophomore or junior year and be enrolled in a degree program for the fall of 2023. We will also accept students enrolled in a graduate degree program.
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Progress toward a Business degree with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance/Analytics, or other relevant majors/experience.
Strong Business Acumen.
Capability to work in a team environment.
Ability to follow direction and prioritize.
Excellent Math/analytical background.
Solid communication skills.
Strong grasp and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
PowerBI, Python, R experience preferred.
Ability to sort through data and provide analysis.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Flexible On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three or more days per work week. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.