Principal / Sr Principal Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4

About the role

This position will provide essential support to the Aerostructure Business unit as a key evaluator and developer of bids. Candidates will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members
• Demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities
• Commitment to ethics and integrity
• Capability to innovate in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Develops, plans and schedules proposals
• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications
• Collections and accumulates cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments
• Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts
• Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings
• Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives
• Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team

Requirements

• Must have an ability to interpret and present complex data
• Must have a solid understanding of project management and/or cost estimation principles
• Must have knowledge of industry-specific standards and practices related to proposal development (e.g. FAR, DFARs, etc.)
• Experience with developing and/or analyzing Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel); Working knowledge of intermediate Excel concepts, including pivot tables, formulas, or other advanced features
• Proficiency with cost estimating tools (e.g., ProPricer)
• Must have the ability to obtain a US Government Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses

Qualifications

• For Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles ; or Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience; or PhD with 1 Year of stated experience
• For Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4: Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in quantitative/analytical roles; or Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience; or PhD with 4 Year of stated experience

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision
• Proven experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to create meaningful insights for decision-making
• Proven experience with Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs)
• Proven experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE
• Strong attention to detail with an appreciation for accuracy and high standards of quality
• Proven ability to proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00

Schedule

The position may be filled as either a Principal Proposal Analyst Level 3 or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst Level 4 depending on qualification below