Raytheon Global Business Services (GBS) has an excellent opportunity within the Estimating Organization for a Proposal Analyst I. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to become an active member of the team responsible for monitoring, preparation, and support of cost proposals. This position will primarily support the finance proposal activity for Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) – Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) and Self Protect Systems (SPS) in Goleta, CA.

IN THIS POSITION THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Work closely with various departments to ensure that the proper scope and pricing ground rules are established and followed.
• Prepare costing data for both labor and material inputs.
• Research and analyze historical data and ensure that current actual data is used in preparation of proposals and are supportable during negotiations.
• Prepare Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for Cost Volume submittals and the preparation of Gate Packages.
• Possibly participate in cost and pricing reviews with Operations Leadership, audits with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) / Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and negotiations with the Customer, as required.
• Have opportunity to progress to larger and more complex proposals.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 0-2 years applicable experience
• Ability to obtain SSBI clearance.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and math skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel ( Macros, formulas, V-Lookup, H-Lookup)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to interact and contribute is a highly collaborative, team oriented environment
• Ability to interface well with inside and outside customers as well as Senior Management.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• 3.0 GPA and above
• Relevant internship or co-op experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge or experience of Defense or Aerospace industry
• Knowledge of Government Acquisition regulations such as: FAR, DFARS, CAS, TINA
• Knowledge or experience of Government Cost Proposals

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field of study by Summer of 2018 or have graduated within 18 months prior to start date. Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED - This position requires access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

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Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. Founded in 1922, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, capabilities in C5I (command, control, communications, computing, cyber and intelligence), sensing, effects and mission support services.