Prepare material estimates for proposal submittals by Understanding customer requirements through RFPs and other requests Collaborating and coordinating with proposal technical teams in developing the material estimating strategy by interfacing with Business Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Program Office, and Pricing Organizations Selecting appropriate pricing methods (PO History, vendor quote, etc) for each item included in the proposal Ensuring compliance with Customer and FAR Regulatory Requirements Meeting deliverables to ensure adherence to program schedule Support proposal reviews with detailed Bills of Materials Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from internal customers Research and analyze historical data Interact with other functional areas to troubleshoot issues in support of proposal requirements and deadlines Develop cost models to support proposal efforts and overall pricing strategy Support risk and opportunity assessment, quantification, and analysis during the proposal process Present and brief material pricing, cost issues and risks to senior and executive leadership Prepare material price analysis to support business unit and GSC leaders in decision making as it pertains to specific pricing proposals Support fact finding, audits, customer negotiations, and certifications while ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process Support Pricing and Estimating team initiatives Must have 12 year of related experience in lieu of degree; Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years related experience. Master's degree plus 6 years related experience. Strong user of MS Excel (advanced formulas, macros, functions, pivot tables) Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time Prior experience in Pricing and Estimating and/or preparing proposal bill of materials. Working understanding of FAR requirements & Global Supply Chain processes Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) A team player, independent, proactive and possess excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Ability to work and interface with various levels of personnel across multiple divisions.