Sr. IT Estimator

V2X•Reston, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering; or equivalent commercial or Government experience, training and certification.
6+ years demonstrated experience in proposal development; WBS, BOEs and narrative solution content writing in the IT/Communications field.
On occasion may be required to travel for short periods to participate in proposal planning activities including site visits, Industry Days and conferences.
Secret security clearance
Must demonstrate expertise in use of available information to support their BOE calculations as follows:
For IT & Network Communications services BOE calculation - must have expert understanding of networks, service desk operations, hardware/software protocols, server and database administration, and cybersecurity tools.
Possesses critical thinking skills to apply problem-solving to alternative scenarios from diverse perspectives.
Capable of identifying basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Demonstrated success in developing BOEs that meet or exceed customer requirements at an affordable price, direct support to winning business for V2X.
Ability to collaborate, build and maintain excellent relations with key stakeholders; a core team member in a proposal effort.
Be able to meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing with the ability to exchange information and interface effectively.
Able to work in a dynamic organization by balancing multiple priorities.
Well-organized with a highly developed level of attention to detail.
Keen sense of prioritization with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, complex, and scaling environment.
Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and retains constructive working relationships within the group.
Global vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams.
Microsoft Office 365 Suite (expert level MS Excel user)
Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Relevant IT Certifications include CompTIA, CCSP, CISSP, CCNP, CDP, CISA.
Prefer at least six (6) years of experience of progressively increasing responsibility demonstrating in-depth technical/operating knowledge in the IT and networked communications business line.

Responsibilities

Performs technical services in support of development of winning proposals.
Analyzes and researches Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and Statement of Work (SOW) workload data and determine the required resources (labor and Other Direct Costs (ODC)) necessary to execute the operational concept of support.
Determines requirements to meet all phases of the life cycle of a proposed contract (phase-in/ transition; deployment; execution; and phase-out).
Applies functional area subject matter expertise and knowledge of estimating principles to determine support for operations in various functional areas including but not limited to Public Works, Logistics (Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance; Supply & Services; Transportation), Airfield Operations, Security Communications and IT.
Develop quantifiable, verifiable and auditable Basis of Estimates (BOE) that are fully compliant with RFP requirements.
Perform detailed analysis of the PWS and SOW and formulate a comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to capture all tasks and activities, both specified and implied.
Research and determine required labor and ODCs including: staffing mix and quantities, labor categories/ nationalities, training, certifications; vehicles, equipment, materials, and all other criteria.
Determine optimal staffing/ shift schedules.
Research and recommend sources of supply/ services for consideration by contracting and procurement.
Thoroughly and precisely document rationale and justification for BOE elements to ensure traceability to cost and technical narratives.
Use Microsoft Excel and other automated programs to document BOE rationale and justifications.
Analyze and recommend optimal labor compositions designed to present a competitive and competent staffing solution that meets all RFP requirements.
Provide recommendations for organizational structures and project management.
Develop and maintain a current, relevant and accessible electronic technical library.
On occasion provide written technical text and/or support to technical writers on selected functional areas.
Activities will include: development of task and subtask processes, work procedures, methods of operation, project schedules and implementation, and story board/ mock-up development for components of proposal Technical Volumes.
Verify and coordinate with technical writers to ensure version control (e.g. BOEs (staffing and ODCs) match technical narratives).
As directed, participate in management review and analysis of proposals (e.g. Pink, Red, and Gold Team Reviews).
As directed, assume team leadership for a selected proposal effort.
Plan, direct and quality control the analysis and output provided by other proposal technicians.
Coordinate with the Proposal Manager to assure technical products are completed in accordance with proposal schedule and RFP requirements.
As directed, contribute to special projects in business development.
Selected projects will generally focus on improvements to the proposal development process and may include efforts to produce Standardized Modules of Excellence for rapid development of BOEs under time constrained ID/IQ and/or Task Order opportunities.
Attend selected professional development courses to improve technical expertise.
Take initiative to develop, expand and improve expertise across various functional areas and increase knowledge of supported Customers across the military service components.
Improve and Maintain proficiency in automated tools (e.g. Excel) and computerized estimating programs.
Train junior estimators in the development of their estimating skills.
Fill in for the Department Supervisor in his absence.