**Overview**
This role involves managing the resource estimating process for proposal responses, ensuring alignment with government solicitation requirements and industry-standard estimating techniques.
**Primary Responsibilities**

• Manage the resource estimating process, collaborating with technical experts to develop staffing solutions that meet complex solicitation needs.
• Assess and advise on government solicitation requirements and industry estimating practices.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools, estimating methods, and written justifications.
• Coordinate resource estimating for proposals independently, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Mentor team members and uphold compliance with Estimating System functions.
• Report to the Vice-President of Corporate Operations.
• Oversee the cost and estimating production for proposals, including gathering, analyzing, and documenting data for basis of estimate (BOE) submissions.
• Support analysis of government proposal requirements, ensuring documentation aligns with detailed resource and cost estimates.
• Communicate Estimating requirements in proposal planning and scheduling.
• Contribute to subcontracting strategies as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with government specifications and company policies within the Estimating Team.
• Coordinate project schedules and resource allocation within the Pricing & Estimating Group.
• Research and organize baseline resource information, suggesting new approaches for improved estimate accuracy.
• Maintain financial factors and inflation rates in estimating tools.
• Validate cost exhibit terms and conditions for cost realism.
• Develop solicitation questions and recommendations impacting Estimating compliance and strategy.
• Ensure responsiveness to inquiries from the Government and Account teams.

**Daily Tasks**

• Check emails and messages daily to respond promptly to communications from clients and vendors.
• Evaluate project requirements, obtaining quotes from vendors for accurate cost estimates.
• Participate in discussions with Project Leaders and team members about project risks and budget needs.
• Compile comprehensive reports outlining project requirements and costs within set timelines.

**Education and Experience Requirements**

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Government contracting with a focus on resource and cost estimating.
• Proven experience in documenting and defending basis of estimates for government contract proposals.
• Working knowledge of DFARS Estimating System Criteria and DCAA DCAM Chapters 5 and 9.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

**Desired Experience**

• Familiarity with Government Contractor Cost Estimating Systems.
• Experience supporting DCAA during cost estimation audits.
• Proficiency in Excel Macros.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in SQL, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

**Security Clearance Requirements**

• Eligible to obtain a Secret or greater security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required; candidates will undergo a security/background investigation.

Employment Type: Full-Time