Principal Analyst - Material Estimating

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Analyst works within the Material Estimating Organization, which prepares proposals for development, production, competitive contracts, and modifications to existing contracts. The organization also supports gate reviews, government audits, and customer negotiations. The role develops, analyzes, and completes material proposals, coordinating across company functions to evaluate material and other direct costs for proposed contracts and associated programs. The position is onsite in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, and requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related/applicable field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work well in teams with peers and management.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines in a schedule-driven environment.
Knowledge and experience with proposal development, price buildup, and estimating and pricing processes.
Knowledge and experience with FAR, DFARS, TINA, and/or other government procurement regulations as they pertain to bid/cost proposals.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and complete material proposals.
Work with other company functions to understand and evaluate material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts and programs.
Use company estimating and pricing programs and tools.
Lead development of Material Basis of Estimates, including tracking progress, validating and analyzing supplier quotes and Purchase Order History, ensuring consistency across the program, and confirming the estimating approach is sound.
Ensure proposals comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and internal requirements.
Assess, develop, and implement solutions to produce a thorough material package.
Perform detailed and complex analysis of inputs to ensure material estimates are sound.