Job Description

An excellent opportunity exists within the Air Power mission area as a Senior Proposal Analyst. This opportunity requires a candidate be willing and eligible to obtain a security clearance within one year of hire. The estimating organization is responsible for the preparation of various types of proposals for development, production and competitive contracts including modifications to existing contracts. In addition, the Estimating Organization supports gate reviews, government audits, and negotiations with the customer.

The Senior Proposal Analyst will:

* Be responsible for the development, analysis and completion of proposals
* Work with other functions from across the company to understand and evaluate the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and the associated program
* Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
* Develop detailed Request for Estimates which are used to kick off proposals
* Lead the development of Basis of Estimates to include tracking progress, validating and analyzing actuals, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound
* Prepare and present Gate 4 charts for program / company leadership review of proposal information
* Ensure proposals comply with all FAR and internal requirements
* Assess, develop and implement solutions leading to a thorough proposal submittal
* Interface and coordinate with all levels of management within the program
* Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure soundness in our estimates
* Assist in training and supporting other estimators (basic FAR requirements, proposal process, etc.)

Required Skills:

* Minimum 4 years of Estimating and/or Finance experience, or related field
* Familiar with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Intermediate knowledge of Excel (i.e. basic formulas, lookup functions, pivot tables, filtering/sorting, etc.)

Desired Skills:

* Strong organization and analytical skills
* The ability to work well in teams, with peers and management
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power Point and other related tools
* Demonstrated ability to consistently meeting deadlines in a schedule driven environment
* Knowledge of and/or experience with federal proposal regulations including but not limited to: FAR, DFAR, TINA
* Demonstrated leadership skills or experience
* Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal efforts in accordance to customer and company requirements
* Basic working knowledge of the Advanced Company Estimating System (ACES), the RTN pricing tool, is desired but not required.
* Advanced knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 15, and the requirements in our Cost Estimating Manual are desired.

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree required with strong preference for Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related/applicable field and 4 years of Estimating and/or Finance experience or a Masters Degree and 2 years of experience is required.

US Citizenship Required - This position requires access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

The ability to obtain final secret security clearance is required.

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.176282