Cost Strategist

Requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, data analytics or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree in a related technical discipline plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Join a dynamic team strategy and business development team that supports strategic captures for the Space, Cyber & Intelligence (SC&I) line of business.

The SC&I SBD team develops and executes winning capture strategies that support our capture process for six business areas across diverse markets including DoD, national security space and intelligence community.

• Serve as cost strategise for cost and pricing activities through end-to-end lifecyle of highly complex cost proposals.
• Craft new approaches and plans for creative pricing solutions where there is a requirement.
• Lead advanced budget exrecises, utilizing Excel analysis tools.
• Fulfills obligations and meet multiple simultaneous proposal calendar deadlines.
• Ensure the timely generation of pricing submissions and compliance with solicitation requiremens and established review/approval processes.
• Interface with proposal teams to accurately drive cost strategies that can be accruately estimated.
• Analyze, evalute and make recommendations of cost strategies, proposal requirements and how cost strategies will improve pWin.

The BD Analytics Specialist applies engineering principles and techniques of computer science and statistics to develop data-driven, evidence-based solutions for business development projects. This role involves collaborating
with project leaders, defining data requirements, conducting data analysis, and creating analytical methods and tools to uncover insights from large data sets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles and techniques of computer science and statistics to develop data-driven,
  evidence-based solutions for business development projects.
• Collaborate with business development project leaders and other professionals to define data requirements.
• Interact with business development and capture teams to identify questions and issues for data analysis and experiments.
• Assist in the creation of various analytical methods, tools, and processes to discover business development information hidden in vast amounts of data.
• Design and implement processes, experiments, and prototyping solutions for data mining, analysis, modeling, predicting, and presenting on business development activities.
• Make meaningful business insights from large data and metadata sources; interpret and communicate insights and findings from analysis and experiments.
• Use advanced statistical and reporting methods to contribute to the development of business development solutions associated with large data sets.
• Contribute to and be accountable for the completion of assigned projects and tasks.
• Provide work direction to other employees as a technical lead.
• Participate in internal reviews.
• Lead in the creation of various analytical methods, tools, and processes to discover business development information hidden in vast amounts of data.
• Design and implement processes, experiments, and prototyping solutions for a variety of data sets used for data mining, analysis, modeling, predicting, and presenting on business development activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of computer science, statistics, and data analysis principles.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Some experience using statistical computer languages to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.

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Target salary range: USD $123,734.00/Yr. - USD $133,884.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans