Material Analyst I

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. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location.

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.
• Functional experience: Entry level.
• Industry experience: One to three years preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• FAR/DFARS - strong working knowledge.
• Demonstrate electronic/mechanical design knowledge.
• Microsoft Office - strong working knowledge.
• Requires technical knowledge of:
• Products
• Military specifications
• Federal acquisition regulations
• Sourcing
• Aerospace, Military or similar industry.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS.
• Knowledge of electronic and mechanical design.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Technical knowledge of:
• Products
• Military specifications
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Sourcing
• Aerospace, military, or similar industries

#LI-BL1Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

*For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

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