Principal/ Sr Principal Proposal Analyst

Scaled Composites•Mojave, CA

12h•$94,200 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Scaled Composites is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Proposal Analyst to collaborate across departments to develop cost and schedule estimates and prepare clear, accurate proposals that address customer requirements. The analyst will work with contracts, engineering, business management, procurement, and leadership throughout the capture process, serve as a primary customer interface, and lead proposal efforts. The role also supports data capture and reduction initiatives to develop new proposal tools and maintain existing ones. The position coordinates the full proposal life cycle, from initiation and development through submission and follow-up. It compiles cost, schedule, and technical content in accordance with RFP specifications; develops technical volumes; analyzes specifications and cost data; and prepares estimating and pricing materials. The analyst also supports proposal audits, historical-performance data initiatives, program closeout, planning deliverables, and special projects. The position is based in Mojave, California, follows a 9/80 work schedule, and may require up to 5% CONUS travel. United States citizenship is required.

Requirements

United States citizenship.
For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline and 5 years of proposal or material estimating experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 3 years of relevant experience.
For Level 4: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related discipline and 8 years of proposal or material estimating experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 6 years of relevant experience.
Thorough understanding of pricing and estimating methodologies, quality and compliance requirements (FAR/DFARS) related to cost volumes, and Cost Estimating System requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance and access: Top Secret Clearance and Program Access for Level 3; Program Access for Level 4.
Ability to travel up to 5% within the continental United States.
Ability to bend, reach, and perform manual tasks, including repetitive hand motion such as computer keyboard use.
Ability to remain sedentary or stationary and work in an office setting for prolonged periods, and to write for extended periods.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials up to 30 pounds infrequently; carry up to 20 pounds up and down stairs regularly; and occasionally reach overhead and lift up to 15 pounds.
Ability to see at close distances and adjust focus for prolonged periods, such as when using a computer screen.
Ability to communicate information with others.
Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance for Level 3.
Active Top Secret Clearance for Level 4.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the full life cycle of proposals, including initiation, development, submission, and follow-up.
Compile cost, schedule, and technical elements in proposals according to RFP specifications.
Write and compile content for technical volumes submitted with proposal packages.
Field, organize, and respond to customer solicitations and requests.
Participate in scope, schedule, and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.
Seek and incorporate proposal input from project teams, contracts, and support departments.
Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, and sample layouts; calculate costs using labor and material pricing metrics and historical data.
Develop Bases of Estimate and Bills of Materials to support proposal audits.
Create pricing models and cost estimating relationships.
Assist in creating a database of historical Scaled Composites efforts and performance data.
Ensure external laws, internal procedures, and standards are met.
Perform program closeout analysis.
Support Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Spend Plan, and award plan deliverables.
Conduct ad hoc and special projects as required.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously.