Cost Estimate Principal Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Accept new cost estimate inquiries, assess data accuracy, collect additional details, update records, and manage data entry/tracking utilizing Equus and SNOW.

• Create, review, and supervise cost estimate outputs for bids/proposals, tax accruals, active projects, and ad-hoc requests.

• Oversee tax positions within the Equus system.

• Ensure that standard operating procedures are updated promptly and foster continuous process enhancements.

• Administer metrics and service level agreements for cost estimate delivery to internal clients.

• Offer training and expertise on mobility package design principles and tax equalization.

• Confirm adherence to exception processes and document them with key stakeholders.

• Provide information to assist with requests from internal and external auditors.

• Foster collaborative relationships with program leadership within business units and finance teams.

• Work in conjunction with the Mobility Center of Excellence, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

• Engage stakeholders in designing assignment structures for both existing and new locations.

• Record requirements and cost estimate activities within systems to facilitate automated assignment lifecycle management.

• Travel occasionally, primarily to Connecticut.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of global mobility experience, or an advanced degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in tax cost estimation and global mobility.

• Capability to manage, mentor, develop, and train a team.

• Strong analytical abilities and aptitude for multitasking.

• Proven effectiveness in a fast-paced, highly collaborative cross-functional team environment.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in problem-solving, analysis, and issue resolution.

• A minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Equus platform.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of engaging with employees at all organizational levels.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to balance business and employee needs while complying with legal and regulatory standards.

• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

• Strong project management skills to drive complex projects to successful completion.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens can access information related to the program/contract.

• Must reside in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation, healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits.

• Parental leave, including paternal leave.

• Flexible working hours.

• Recognition awards for achievements.

• Educational support.

• Backup care for children/adults.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective bargaining agreements.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Career development and recognition initiatives.