Level 2/Level 3 Principal Proposal Analyst

Job Description

• Develops and helps lead proposals by providing clear pricing/estimating direction from proposal kick-off and continued guidance throughout the process for successful proposal execution.
• Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments.
• Reviews and guides the functions in developing quality basis of estimates.
• Responsible for preparing timely, accurate and compliant price proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications, FAR/ DFARS requirements and Sector Estimating System and Procedures
• Researches and analyzes historical data and develops pricing models to support proposal efforts.
• Possesses the ability to display quantitative data (pricing) in a simple, intuitive format and to present findings in a clear and concise manner to management/ leadership team
• Effectively supports customer fact-finding and Leads DCAA I DCMA audits
• Participates as an active member of the contract negotiating team
• Provides day-to-day direction and guidance to junior pricing analysts
• Will be required to manage a diverse portfolio of pricing activities including, but not limited to Proposal Cost Volumes, Basis of Estimates, Cost Estimating Factors and ad-hoc analysis
• Develop reports and tools as needed to support analytical needs of the pricing effort
• Initiates process improvements to enhance productivity & efficiency within Pricing & Estimating
• Delivers innovative, flexible, integrated solutions to meet customers changing business needs

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 Proposal Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or a Master's Degree with 1 year of experience in the following areas: Proposal Development, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Pricing, Estimating and/or related experience.

• Experience with government proposal process

• Knowledge and understanding of labor/material estimating, proposal analysis, and proposal adequacy as prescribed in DFARS

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Proposal (Pricing) Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years of pricing/estimating, finance, contracts, proposals, and/or business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 4 years of stated experience.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Excel skills (write complex formulas, produce live models, code VBA, etc)

• Knowledge of the government regulations FAR and DFARS

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills

• Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and accounting/proposal auditing techniques

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