Senior Proposal Analyst - Orlando, FL (FULL TIME REMOTE)

Overview

This role involves leading pricing and estimating activities for proposals within the F-35 Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) market segments. The Senior Proposal Analyst manages the end-to-end cost development process from RFP review through award and contract negotiations across various contract types including FFP, CPFF, IWTA, and TINA compliant DCS. The position requires close collaboration with program managers, finance, legal, and audit teams to ensure proposals are accurate, compliant, competitive, and profitable.

Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and develop detailed proposal schedules and cost collection plans.
• Establish and maintain tools and processes for gathering, consolidating, and accumulating cost data.
• Apply appropriate rates, factors, and risk-adjusted assumptions; calculate cash flows, profit-to-cost ratios, and return on sales metrics.
• Prepare and present cost and pricing assumptions, pricing ground rules, and financial summaries to senior leadership.
• Produce compliant cost volumes and supporting documentation for DCAA, DCS, and other audit agencies.
• Participate as a core member of the contract negotiation team, providing pricing guidance and supporting certification efforts.
• Conduct fact-finding, support internal and external audits, and address audit findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, accuracy, and efficiency within pricing and estimating functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal pricing/estimating, preferably in aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Proven expertise with multiple contract types including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Work Task Agreements (IWTA), and TINA compliant Defective Cost Submission (DCS).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear executive presentations.
• Proficiency with cost modeling tools, spreadsheets, and integrated proposal software.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance, and cost accounting standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and manage multiple concurrent proposals.
• Collaborative team player with strong influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, legal assistance, tuition reimbursement, and other programs designed to support employee health, wealth, and life.

Location

This is a full-time remote telework position. The selected employee will work remotely full time at a location other than a designated office or job site. Occasional travel to an office for meetings may be required.