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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating cost and price proposals, utilizing advanced estimating methodologies, and leading risk assessments. Proficient in coordinating with cross-functional teams and preparing comprehensive documentation for government proposals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost ManagementParametric ModelingRisk AnalysisGovernment ProposalsFinancial Operations
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Estimating MethodologiesPricing StrategiesStatistical MethodsData AnalysisFinancial PlanningCost Proposal DevelopmentProposal EvaluationCompetitive AssessmentProcess ImprovementDatabase Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office@RISKSEERTruePlanning
Certifications & Qualifications
ICEAA CertificationDefense Acquisition University Certification
Industry Keywords
Aerospace IndustryGovernment Acquisition ProcessesTINA ComplianceFAR Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead development of complex estimates and prices from technical requirements through design, build, and sustainment phases
- Develop, prepare, validate, and substantiate cost and price proposals
- Review and evaluate requests for proposal, identify estimating requirements, and develop pricing approaches
- Apply advanced estimating and pricing methodologies, including computational techniques and pricing strategies
- Build and maintain pricing models, rates, factors, and supporting databases
- Perform and lead risk, financial, and competitive assessments
- Develop and evaluate business cases and make recommendations for proposal and pricing decisions
- Coordinate with proposal teams, cost element owners, and internal stakeholders on basis-of-estimate documentation
- Support fact-finding, negotiation, and audit activities related to cost proposal artifacts
- Drive compliance activities, including policy and procedure development, tool deployment, training, and internal audits
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating accuracy, simplify processes, and strengthen proposal execution
- Prepare and brief senior leaders on estimates, pricing strategy, and proposal status
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- 5+ years of experience in a finance-related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)
- 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Active Secret Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Experience with parametric modeling and estimating
- Aerospace industry experience and/or familiarity with Government/Department of War acquisition processes
- Experience working with statistical methods and related software
- Experience working on government proposals, including TINA and FAR compliant proposals
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives with cross functional teams
- Proven experience analyzing large datasets
- Experience with risk analysis and risk analysis software such as @RISK
- Experience with parametric modeling and estimating tools such as SEER or TruePlanning, and/or custom models
- ICEAA, Defense Acquisition University, or other related cost certification preferred
- Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Benefits
Comp & perks- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility