Specialist, Subcontracts (San Diego, CA)

L3HHCM20•San Diego, CA

28d

About The Position

Review and analyze Bill of Materials (BOMs) to develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals and program execution Obtain, review, and update supplier quotations and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses to ensure BOM pricing reflects current and complete cost data Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data validation to consolidate, analyze, and report cost information Collaborate with Proposal, Program Management, and Supply Chain teams to validate pricing, confirm sourcing assumptions, and support cost strategy development Maintain data integrity across cost models, proposals, and estimating tools to ensure compliance with internal estimating standards and customer requirements Support material cost analysis, variance tracking, and historical pricing trend reviews to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future estimates

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in material estimating, procurement, or supply chain analysis preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
Experience reading and interpreting Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supplier quotations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced proposal environment
Experience supporting government or defense proposal environments (FAR/DFARS familiarity a plus)
Understanding of cost analysis principles and proposal pricing structures
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint) and procurement databases
Attention to detail and strong commitment to data accuracy
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites

Responsibilities

Download, update, and maintain program BOMs using supplier pricing obtained from RFP efforts and direct supplier communications
Coordinate with the proposals team to integrate supplier quotes into formal cost proposals and support fact-finding or customer audit requests
Develop and maintain standard estimating templates and cost models in Excel to streamline proposal turnaround and maintain pricing consistency
Ensure traceability of supplier data, quotes, and cost justifications to support CPSR and DCMA audit readiness requirements
Perform cross-functional reviews with Program Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering to validate material assumptions and identify cost risks or savings opportunities
Assist in the creation of Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) and firm proposal estimates for new business pursuits and contract modifications
Analyze supplier inputs for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with proposal timelines and sourcing policies
Collaboration with Supply Chain on proposal cost reduction strategies