Cost Manager, Advanced Reactors
About The Position
As a Cost Manager - Advanced Reactors, you will lead the full lifecycle cost management discipline for Advanced Reactors programs. You will establish product cost models, driving design to cost decision-making, and supporting accurate program baselines. The position partners with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, program management, and finance to translate technical requirements into accurate, defensible cost structures across development, prototyping, pilot build-up. You will manage cost development for reactor modules and subsystems. The subsystems include, for example, power conversion, instrumentation and controls. Additionally, you will cover cost development for fuel handling, auxiliary equipment, and site integration. This cost development supports multiple business activities, including bids, make buy decisions, investment cases, and customer pricing strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
- 8+ Years of experience
- Stochastic modeling
- Artificial Intelligence
- Demonstrated expertise with should‑cost modeling, parametric estimation, and detailed manufacturing cost builds.
- Experience with ERP/MRP and PLM systems.
- Analytical rigor
- Influence and facilitation
Responsibilities
- Develop standardized cost frameworks and work breakdown structures (WBS) for Advanced Reactors hardware, software, services, and site work.
- Establish cost governance, version control, and traceability across estimates, baselines, and change orders.
- Lead periodic cost reviews and gate readiness for program milestones.
- Develop bottom-up estimates (BOM, routing, labor standards, tooling, special processes) and top down/parametric models using historical, industry benchmarks, and design complexity drivers.
- Create should cost analyses for main commodities (e.g., high temperature alloys, machining, specialized components).
- Model NPI learning curves, yield improvement trajectories, and capacity/throughput scenarios for pilot and scaled production.
- Partner with engineering to define cost targets by subsystem and perform cost trade-off analyses.
- Facilitate DFM/DFA workshops and measure cost impacts of design changes.
- Work with Supply Chain to support cost assessments, target pricing, and supplier negotiations.
- Validate manufacturing routings, cycle times, and test operations with Operations and Quality, including special process costs and nuclear-grade QA requirements.
- Integrate cost models with program schedules and earned value metrics; maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and cost risk/opportunity registers.
- Provide executive-ready dashboards and scenario analysis (e.g., sourcing strategy, insource vs. outsource, schedule acceleration).
- Ensure cost data and documentation meet audit-ready standards for government and commercial customers.
- Uphold nuclear industry expectations for traceability and configuration control
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
- Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
- 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
- Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
- Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
