Proposal Procurement Analyst

Job Description

BAE Systems SMS is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Planner II - Proposal Procurement Analyst to support proposal development through accurate, compliant, and risk-informed material pricing. This position sits within Supply Chain and supports the Bill of Material (BOM) Pricing Team, with a dotted-line relationship to Mechanical and Outsourced Assembly commodity teams.

This role is proposal-focused only and does not perform tactical or production buying. You will partner closely with Engineering, Material Estimating, and Sourcing Managers to obtain supplier pricing for proposal purposes and ensure compliance with internal sourcing policies and applicable government regulations, such as FAR/DFAR.

The role provides exposure to the full proposal lifecycle-from kickoff through BOM submittal-and plays a critical role in ensuring material pricing accuracy, audit readiness, and risk mitigation in support of customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs).

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

The Integrated Supply Chain team has a direct impact on program success, acting as a critical chain that links the end-to-end material flow together. Our organization helps propel us forward and achieve true mission partnership.

What You'll Do:

• Supplier Pricing & Proposal Support
  • Interface directly with suppliers to request and obtain proposal-only pricing in response to customer RFPs and RFIs, primarily for custom and engineered parts.
  • Request, receive, and manage supplier quotations in alignment with proposal schedules and category strategies.
  • Manage engineering drawing packages and documents to support RFQs to the supply base.
  • Review supplier quotes for accuracy, validity, assumptions, quantity breaks, exceptions, lead times, and expiration dates.
  • Analyze current supplier pricing against historical pricing to understand deltas, trends, and underlying cost drivers.
  • Support evaluation of proposal cost drivers, including review of high-value material line items to ensure pricing reasonableness.
  • Analyze and forecast proposal activity to proactively engage suppliers to secure pricing in advance of proposal kickoffs.
• Pricing Analysis, Compliance & Audit Readiness
  • Perform price analysis and selection analysis in accordance with FAR, DFARS, TINA, and internal sourcing and pricing policies.
  • Complete and support FRM28 documentation and other proposal pricing artifacts.
  • Support Request for Bid Approval (RBA) packages by providing pricing rationale, analysis, and internal feedback.
  • Document pricing assumptions, methodologies, and supporting data to ensure audit-ready proposal submissions.
  • Support DCAA and DCMA audit and fact-finding activities related to proposal.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Participate in proposal kick-off meetings and coordinate closely with the proposal team throughout the pricing lifecycle.
  • Work cross-functionally with Category Management, Material Estimating, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program teams.
  • Proactively coordinate workload, priorities, and deadlines with the proposal team to meet cost volume schedules.
  • Provide regular pricing status updates to proposal leadership throughout the proposal development process.
  • Contribute to ISC-level presentations and support briefings at the Director and Vice President level, as required.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• The candidate will have working knowledge of supplier management, FAR / DFAR or NASA procurement regulations, price analysis and target pricing techniques as well as working knowledge of Printed Wiring Assemblies & Printed Wiring Boards, and Mechanical Assemblies and parts.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication (written and oral) skills and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting local and virtual team members across various geographical locations.
• Demonstrated experience/ability to work efficiently and effectively with multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to successfully execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience leading proposal activities from initial request through Proposal Submission
• Demonstrated ability to understand requests of supply chain in the proposal process, ask questions of the program to meet the customer deadline.
• Ability to lead in DCAA/DCMA audits or customer fact finds
• Understanding of FAR Guidelines and TINA threshold requirements
• Demonstrated ability to consult with programs for best possible path forward in material pricing
• Ability to create and implement proposal process in areas where needed and monitor for success.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team while making individual contributions.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Excellent computer skills, including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word, and Adobe Professional.
• Preferred skills in Business, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Data Science, Accounting, Business, Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Project Management, and General Science.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

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 Space & Mission Systems
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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.