PROPOSAL COST MANAGER

Proposal Cost Management Experiences

·     Gather cost inputs and processes data through Microsoft Project, Excel, and / or Pricing software

·     Create required Cost Reports and analyze cost elements

·     Lead BOE - Basis of Estimate process and review work of others

·     Identify data inconsistencies within Cost Volume estimates and ensure corrective action taken

·     Work on Proposals and ROMs managed at multiple geographic locations

·     Supervisory experience and mentoring others

·     Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Freemind, Adobe Reader software

 Proposal Cost Management Capabilities

 ·     Extract relevant details from customer RFP - Request for Proposal pertaining to Requirements, Work Breakdown Structure, Contract Line Items, and Cost Volume development

·     Prepare Cost Kickoff materials and templates to facilitate Estimating Process

·     Lead or assist in timely completion of Cost Volumes for Proposals and ROMs

·     Provide counsel to Estimators for Basis of Estimate documents, Consolidated Bill of Materials, Travel Estimates etc.

·     Review and critique form and content of Estimates

·     Understand, build and use WBS - Work Breakdown Structure(s) to ensure data are correctly and consistently entered into Pricing software

·     Collect data, input estimates, and produce Cost Reports. Maintain orderly records to ensure a comprehensive audit trail of Proposal and ROM data.

·     Extract historical data for comparable programs and provide to Estimators

·     Perform analysis of costs through multiple iterations

·     Provide cost and price data to enable management reviews

·     Perform quality control function for consolidated Cost Volume documents. Analyze data, make specific recommendations for correcting any deficiencies and ensure appropriate corrections are made

·     Assemble notebooks of supporting proposal documentation in preparation for Customer queries and DCAA Audits

·     Assist in checking and analyzing cost and pricing data to ensure accuracy of Proposals and ROMs

·     Proactively identify problems and take initiative to ensure quick resolution

·     Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to accomplish assigned duties with a minimum of supervision, and ability to function effectively as part of a diverse team

·     Provide cost-related support during customer fact-finding and negotiations, and during proposal audits

·     Train Estimators in proper Basis of Estimate and Bill of Material development

·     Consistently demonstrate commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction. Take responsibility for self-checking accuracy of Work overtime with minimal advanced notice, if business conditions dictate

·     Work confidently and accurately under tight time constraints. Operate with a sense of urgency.

·     Interface effectively with all levels of a Proposal Team or Program Management Team