Principal Proposal Analyst

Job Description
How does it feel to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. As part of the programs team, you will work with experienced professionals to help best position BAE Systems as an industry front runner. We are currently looking for a Principal Proposal Analysts to join us and assume a lead role.
Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages, flexible schedule, and plenty of resources for career growth. You'll work with supportive managers and industry experts, lead proposal activities, research contractual matters, and assist management in negotiations.
As a Principal Proposal Analyst, you will:

• Develop strategic proposal outlines, assist with compliance matrices, and drive proposal schedules
• Provide guidance and direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work proposal efforts
• Partner with non-price proposal volume writers to ensure accurate, compelling and compliance
• Verify resource needs and availability
• Provide technical guidance and work scope evaluation of proposal spec package
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to Support Make/Buy and Have/to strategic decision making
• Develop compliance matrix for assigned proposals to ensure timely completion of proposals adhering to external and internal deliverable due dates
• Support Cost Volume (estimation)Leads in development of estimates and ROS %
• Perform daily and weekly check-ins to ensure proposal activities are being completed on time
• Works cross functionally to ensure barriers to accuracy/timeliness/quality of the proposal are overcome
• Liaisons with Operations and Programs Management to develop technical and execution strategies are clear and concise
• Coordination with scheduling regarding work sequencing to achieve milestones as planned in the execution strategy
• Leads the kickoff meeting discussing strategy for pricing, execution and technical work

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience as a cost estimator or proposal analysts or similar roles
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel
• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office
• Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent organizational and follow through skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to perform price analyses
• Solid knowledge of DoD contracting
• Experience working with U.S. Navy or commercial ship repair and modernization contracts
• Ability to ready and comprehend NAVSEA standard work items
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DBID's access card.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96470 - $164010
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee 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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.