Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Proposal Analyst to lead all Bill of Materials (BOM) activities throughout the proposal lifecycle. Reporting to the CMS Proposal Manager, you will be accountable for the technical integrity, financial accuracy, schedule adherence, and overall compliance of the BOM for CMS proposals.
Key Responsibilities- BOM Leadership: Lead the development and validation of the Proposal BOM, ensuring total accuracy and alignment with proposal requirements.
- Strategic Planning: Develop strategic proposal outlines, manage compliance components, and drive adherence to proposal schedules.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide guidance to cross-functional teams and partner with non-price proposal writers to ensure technical and financial consistency.
- Estimation Support: Collaborate with Cost Volume (Estimation) Leads to develop precise cost estimates.
- Project Management: Conduct daily and weekly checkpoints to ensure milestones are met and proactively resolve barriers to quality and timeliness.
- Strategic Alignment: Partner with Operations and Program Management to ensure technical and execution strategies are clear, concise, and fully compliant.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience or equivalent experience
- Experience with Supply Chain Proposals
- Procurement Process Knowledge / Experience
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Experience with ERP
- Experience working with cross functional teams
- Ability to manage resources in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects with tight schedules
- Strong excel skills
- Excellent organizational and follow-through skills
Preferred Skills and Education- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge - i.e. Macros, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), etc.
- Experienced in Oracle ERP/OBIEE a plus
- Data Analytics/Financial Analysis Skills
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
