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About the Role

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Proposal Analyst to support the development of complex proposals and cost estimates for U.S. Government and Department of Defense (DoD) solicitations. This role serves as the Supply Chain lead for assigned proposal efforts, coordinating, developing, analyzing, and validating all Supply Chain proposal inputs from solicitation review to final submission. The position requires leading cross-functional proposal activities through influence, establishing priorities, and driving completion of Supply Chain deliverables in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Independently lead the Supply Chain contribution to complex U.S. Government and DoD proposals, including those involving design, engineering, production, implementation, deployment, sustainment, and lifecycle support.
Serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for assigned proposal efforts, coordinating activities and ensuring timely delivery of required inputs.
Review and analyze U.S. Government solicitations, SOWs, PWSs, CDRLs, technical requirements, CLINs, Section L and Section M requirements to identify Supply Chain requirements and cost drivers.
Translate solicitation requirements into material, subcontract, supplier, logistics, and other Supply Chain cost requirements and establish an appropriate estimating approach.
Develop comprehensive material and subcontract cost estimates, including direct material, supplier-provided equipment, services, subcontractor costs, escalation, freight, logistics, and other applicable Supply Chain costs.
Develop and maintain Bases of Estimate (BOEs) and supporting documentation, clearly identifying the source, methodology, assumptions, rationale, and traceability of proposed costs.
Analyze and reconcile Bills of Material (BOMs), material requirements, engineering estimates, technical data, and supplier inputs to ensure proposed material costs align with the technical solution.
Lead the Buyer team in soliciting suppliers and subcontractors for quotations and proposals, including RFQ development, evaluation of responses, identification of pricing discrepancies, and assessment of supplier assumptions.
Research and analyze historical procurement data, prior proposals, purchase orders, supplier quotations, actual costs, market data, and other relevant sources to develop defensible cost estimates.
Develop and maintain cost-estimating models, pricing tools, databases, and analytical methodologies to improve proposal development efficiency and accuracy.
Identify and evaluate cost, schedule, technical, supplier, and contractual risks, developing recommendations and appropriate estimating assumptions, contingencies, or risk mitigation strategies.
Evaluate supplier and subcontractor inputs for compliance with solicitation requirements, technical requirements, commercial terms, contractual requirements, and proposal instructions.
Apply and interpret applicable FAR and DFARS requirements and identify their potential impact on Supply Chain strategy, supplier/subcontractor requirements, cost estimates, and proposal compliance.
Coordinate with Contracts and other functional organizations to ensure prime contract requirements and flow-down requirements are considered in supplier and subcontractor cost estimates.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Program Management, Business Development, Contracts, and Proposal Center personnel to develop an integrated proposal solution.
Represent Supply Chain in proposal reviews, pricing reviews, color-team reviews, solution reviews, and meetings with leadership.
Provide recommendations to Supply Chain and cross-functional leadership regarding cost strategy, supplier strategy, sourcing approach, estimating methodology, cost risks, and proposal assumptions.
Lead cross-functional resolution of proposal issues and discrepancies, including differences between technical requirements, BOMs, supplier quotations, program assumptions, and cost estimates.
Ensure Supply Chain proposal inputs are accurate, complete, traceable, adequately supported, and submitted in accordance with schedules and internal review requirements.
Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails supporting estimating assumptions, supplier quotations, historical cost information, cost analysis, and other proposal inputs.
Support customer and Government audit activities, cost/price analysis inquiries, and required audit responses related to proposal estimates, supplier costs, and Supply Chain inputs.
Develop and present cost summaries, pricing analyses, estimating assumptions, risk assessments, and briefings to leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve proposal estimating processes, tools, data quality, supplier engagement, cost analysis methodologies, and Supply Chain proposal performance.
Collaborate with stakeholders across Saab's U.S. business areas and international/interdivisional affiliates to obtain necessary information for proposal development.
Exercise professional accountability and independent judgment for the quality, accuracy, completeness, and defensibility of assigned proposal work products.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of Supply Chain and business development objectives.
Travel domestically and internationally, including to Saab Inc. locations and Sweden, as required, with anticipated travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree/MBA/JD with 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience developing cost estimates, pricing analyses, or supplier/subcontractor cost inputs for complex products, systems, services, or programs.
Demonstrated experience working with U.S. Government or DoD solicitations, proposals, or contracts.
Strong understanding of Supply Chain, procurement, subcontracting, sourcing, material management, and cost-estimating principles.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to analyze large amounts of technical, financial, supplier, and historical cost data.
Demonstrated ability to develop and defend cost-estimating methodologies, assumptions, and Bases of Estimate.
Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements and their application to U.S. Government contracting and Supply Chain activities as a U.S. DoD contractor.
Ability to interpret complex solicitation requirements and translate them into actionable Supply Chain and cost-estimating requirements.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to develop sophisticated cost models, perform data analysis, and manipulate large datasets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is also required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial, contractual, technical, and Supply Chain information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than formal authority.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal activities and competing priorities under aggressive deadlines.
Demonstrated professional judgment and accountability for work product, including the ability to identify errors, challenge assumptions, and escalate issues appropriately.
Ability to obtain and maintain any required U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Skills

Supply Chain Management
Business
Finance
Engineering
Operations
Economics
Cost Estimation
Pricing Analysis
Supplier/Subcontractor Cost Input Development
U.S. Government/DoD Solicitations, Proposals, Contracts
Procurement
Subcontracting
Sourcing
Material Management
Cost-Estimating Principles
Analytical Skills
Quantitative Skills
FAR/DFARS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Relationship Building
Collaboration
Organizational Skills
Professional Judgment
Accountability
Risk Management
Should-Cost Analysis
Should-Pay Analysis
Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)
Certified Cost or Pricing Data
Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
Price/Cost Analysis
DCAA/DCMA Audit Support
Bill of Materials (BOM) Analysis
Supplier Negotiations
Sourcing Strategy
Subcontractor Management
Supplier Risk Assessment
ERP Systems
Procurement Systems
Supply Chain Systems
Financial Systems
Cost Escalation Analysis
Inflationary Analysis
Learning Curves
Labor/Material Indices
Cost-Estimating Tools/Templates/Processes
CPSR-Covered Environment
CPCM
CFCM
CPSM
PMP

Location

Syracuse, New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years of relevant experience (with Bachelor's)
6+ years of relevant experience (with Master's/MBA/JD)
Senior Individual Contributor
Leadership role without direct people management

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Economics, or a related discipline
Master's degree/MBA/JD

Salary/Compensations

$101,600 - $132,000

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
401(k) with employer contributions
Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
Wellness and employee assistance resources
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About the Company

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose: to help nations keep their people and society safe.
Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners.
Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where diversity is an asset and offers unlimited opportunities for career advancement.
Saab respects each person’s needs and encourages employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work.

Equal Opportunity

Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.