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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and validating cost and price proposals, utilizing advanced estimating methodologies and computational techniques. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in compliance activities and process improvements while effectively communicating with senior leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost ManagementFinancial AnalysisEstimating MethodologiesRisk Analysis SoftwareProposal Development
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost Proposal DevelopmentPricing StrategiesStatistical MethodsData AnalysisFinancial Planning
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office Products@RISKSEERTruePlanning
Certifications & Qualifications
ICEAA CertificationDefense Acquisition University Certification
Industry Keywords
Government ProposalsTINA ComplianceFAR ComplianceConflict of Interest Assessment
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 requests for proposal, identify estimating requirements, and develop pricing approaches
- Apply advanced estimating and pricing methodologies, computational techniques, and pricing strategies
- Build and maintain pricing models, rates, factors, and supporting databases
- Lead analyses supporting risk, financial, and competitive assessments
- Develop and evaluate business cases and recommend 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
- 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
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
- Preferred: 10+ or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in finance, business, accounting, engineering, or a quantitative field
- Preferred: Experience with statistical methods and related software
- Preferred: Experience working on government proposals, including TINA and FAR-compliant proposals
- Preferred: Experience leading process improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams
- Preferred: Experience building presentations and making recommendations
- Preferred: Proven experience analyzing large datasets
- Preferred: Experience with risk analysis software such as @RISK
- Preferred: Experience with parametric modeling and estimating tools such as SEER or TruePlanning
- Preferred: ICEAA, Defense Acquisition University, or related cost certification
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