Estimating Analyst Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the estimating analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for continous supervision of current product cost savings on direct material, outside processing services and labour cost elements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent MS Office computer skills, particularly Excel
• Experience in operations research working knowledge of mathematics and finance
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills with a strong attention to detail
• NNS Apprentice School graduate preferred
• Learns quickly, adjusts to change and enjoys challenges of a new problem or situation
• Deep understanding of and experience with the proposal life cycle and all contract types including fixed-price, cost, GSA Schedules, BPA/IDIQs and commercial
• Understanding of and experience with pricing requirements, evaluation criteria, and situation-specific pricing strategies
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other contractual regulations relating to proposal pricing

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the estimating analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direction on how to estimate specifics of Direct Costs, Indirect Costs and Price of Labor and Non Labor requirements throughout the Cost Development Phase.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of FAR with emphasis in preparing current, accurate and complete pricing proposals
• Experience and understanding of the application of pricing and costing principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Previous demonstrated experience in finance or accounting
• Knowledge of FAR, TINA and DFAR
• Knowledge proposal compliance
• Budgeting and Forward Pricing
• Engineering or Analysis experience in a manufacturing environment

I am excited to be applying for the position of estimating analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting and administrative support related to contracts/projects including calculation of overhead and labor rates and labor distributions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing or construction environment
• Strong MS Office computer skills, particularly, Excel, Access and SAP
• Analysis experience gained in a customer focused environment
• Experience building business relationships with all levels and areas of an organization
• Superior communication and presentation skills with all levels of an organization
• Experience building team consensus
• Some experience with regression analysis, risk analysis, monte carlo analysis, and/or decision tree analysis
• Some experience with business capital analysis

In response to your job posting for estimating analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support through claim tracking, monthly claims cost reconciliations, deductibles/reimbursements for the department and key Finance/Accounting personnel.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Estimating and/or Project Controls Leadership background
• Background in developing or managing project historical data collection and analysis systems
• Willingness to travel for short periods domestically or internationally to support development and rollout of estimating initiatives
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with past experience building complex spreadsheets including macro development
• Experience with ProPricer and CostPoint
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR/CAS and Earned Value Principles
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Word

I would like to submit my application for the estimating analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for distribution cost analysis for Eastman by interfacing with Eastman Supply Chain Execution, Business Organizations, operating units, Finance, and Accounting.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with Excel Analysis Tool Pack Add –In for use with Data Analysis / Data Regression
• Complete understanding and application of Manufacturing principles, concepts, practices, and standard
• Knowledge of industry practices in an Aerospace Environment
• Knowledge of aerospace production operations functions, tasks and processes
• Experience in presenting technical and theoretical analysis to senior management
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Project
• Able to read and understand ship blue prints
• Highly organized person who can monitor numerous projects at once and can prioritize the workloads of reporting employees