Material Analyst I

Job Summary:
The Material Analyst develops material estimates and budgets to support business development and sole-source production efforts, leads material-related customer fact-finding and negotiation activities, and manages and audits interorganizational proposals as part of the material estimating function.

Responsibilities and Tasks


* Prepare proposals in accordance with customer RFP (Request for Proposal) requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations.


* Ensure that material estimates are submitted in line with RFP due dates.


* Coordinate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and the Program Office to ensure that all costs are adequately covered in each estimate.


* Prepare support packages, including all relevant cost data.

Proposals will be reviewed by Pricing Management, and material estimates exceeding $2 million will be reviewed by the Director of Supply Chain Management.


* Prepare costed Bills of Material (BOMs) for proposal efforts.


* Prepare and submit Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposals.


* Make proposed sourcing decisions for active competitions based on the Qualified Vendor List.


* Evaluate technical data packages and select the appropriate supplier base for quoting activities.


* Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for compliance with RFQ requirements and Federal Acquisition Regulations.


* Audit and assess overall proposal compliance for affiliate proposals and manage affiliates through corrective actions.


* Incorporate compliant subcontractor and supplier proposals into material estimates.


* Organize essential material cost-supporting documentation as required by government regulations or customer requests.


* Support pre-award and post-award audits conducted by government auditors.


* Perform material data sweeps for certification purposes in compliance with government regulations.


* Support fact-finding efforts for government and prime-contract customers.


* Retrieve technical drawings and data packages from the configuration management system and provide them to suppliers when required.


* Identify and work to mitigate items affected by obsolescence.


* Work with Material Planning to perform material lead-time analysis.


* Work with the Program Office and Engineering community to establish cost estimates for development programs.

Authorities


* Establish material budgets.


* Identify potential sources of supply.


* Audit affiliate proposals and determine their adequacy.


* Perform other delegated duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Business Relationships


* Pricing


* Supply Chain


* Contracts


* Program Office


* Engineering


* Suppliers


* Corporate Affiliates

Knowledge, Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Prior Experience


* Bachelor's degree required; three or more years of functional experience may substitute.


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