Mechanical Planner/Estimator (Proposal Analyst 2) - 4171

Job Description
Summary

Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on Request for Quote (RFQ) data submitted by prospective customers. Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data. Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors. Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor. Prepares and maintains historical cost data. Creates cost models for cost estimating elements. Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract staff, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors. #LI-MJ1

What you will do
Develops, plans and schedules proposals. Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications. Coordinates the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from functional departments. Researches and analyzes historical data, develops cost models to support proposal efforts. Coordinates activities and participates in fact-finding meetings. Participates in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives. Participates as a member of the contract negotiating team.

What you must have

• Must have 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 1 year relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.
• Must have knowledge/experinece in a mechanical trade.
• Must have relevant experience analyzing cost data.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office suite.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret level security clearance.
• Must be an effective communicator
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation to be considered for and be approved for an exemption based on disability or sincerely held religious beliefs under the law.

Preferred: Bonus points for...

• Proficentcy with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Ability to read and analyze technical drawings and manuals is preferred
• Relevant experience developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) a plus
• Electrical and structual experience and/or knowledge is preferred.
• Electrical installation experience a plus

Physical Requirements
Minimal mobility, dexterity, or coordination required to operate business machines. Minimal lifting may be required.

This opportunity resides with Defense & Federal Solutions, a business group within Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Defense & Federal Solutions helps solve tough national security challenges for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community and federal civilian agencies. Our expert capabilities include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and cyber; secure enterprise IT engineering and operations; military training and simulation; logistics management and integrated product support; and fleet maintenance, modernization, repair and sustainment.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services, and defense and federal solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit: www.huntingtoningalls.com . A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or submit documentation to be considered for and be approved for an exemption based on disability or sincerely held religious beliefs under the law.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.