Principal / Sr. Principal Price Cost Proposal Analyst - Level 3 or 4

This role will provide essential support to the F/A-18 Program as a key evaluator and developer of bids. Candidates for this position will lead/support proposal activities of diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement and collaboration with other team members They will demonstrate a broad skill set that is balanced across interpersonal, business, and proposal-based capabilities; a commitment to ethics and integrity; and the 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 Coordinates the collection and accumulation of 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 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. 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. 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.) Must have 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 DoD Secret US Clearance and required Program Accesses. Effective oral and written communication skills Proven ability to independently complete projects with limited supervision Working knowledge of Cost Improvement (Learning) Curves and/or Cost Estimating Relationships (CERs) Demonstrated experience creating spreadsheets and performing data analysis to create meaningful insights for decision-making Experience with SAP, Cost Point, and/or BOE Next Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance Strong attention to detail with an appreciation for accuracy and high standards of quality Proven ability to proactively multitask and manage competing priorities effectively Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with