Requisition Number: 21702 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $59,623.00 - $85,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

 

Who We Are

HII is seeking a Proposal Coordinator with strong structural estimating experience to join its team of qualified and diverse individuals. The Proposal Coordinator will support our Fleet Sustainment Business Unit by collaborating with the leadership team to develop pricing strategies in support of a diverse portfolio.  The Proposal Coordinator will develop labor and ODC estimates as part of an overarching submission in response to Requests for Quotation and Solicitations from Government, Commercial and Internal HII Customers, while ensuring contractual requirements are met. 
 
This Proposal Coordinator position will work out of either our San Diego, CA or Chesapeake, VA location with periodic travel being required (<10%), as deemed necessary to support proposal efforts.

What You Will Do

Develop labor estimates and subcontractor Statements of Work (SOW).

Ensure compliance with established policy, procedures, and processes addressing cost proposal development and quality standards. 

Actively work to offer suggestions to enhance overall efficiency with the existing Pricing & Estimating (P&E) framework.

Research and analyze historical data and develop cost models to support proposal efforts.

Coordinate activities and participate in fact-finding meetings.

Participate in should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customer representatives.

Work closely with Contracts Administrators, Resource Managers, Program and Project Managers to develop compliant cost estimating bid responses.

Work with contracts to support submittal of compliant proposal response.

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 or equivalent and 7 years relevant experience.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and maintain clearance level throughout employment.

Must be able to obtain and maintain credentials for accessing military installations and shipyards.

Must have working knowledge of MIL-STD-1688, MIL-STD-1689, and Standard Item 009-12.

Must have experience developing labor estimates.

Must have experience developing SOWs in support of subcontractor solicitations.

Must have a moderate, working knowledge and experience reviewing work specifications, engineering drawings and NAVSEA standard items. 

Must have a working knowledge of quality and safety requirements as they apply to ship repair and modification work and how they impact labor estimates.

Must have working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PDF software.

Must have experience interpreting government Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and associated reference documents.

Must have experience interpreting ship installation drawings and installation design plans.

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them toward informing and problem solving with a wide range of people.

Must have a dynamic, self-starting attitude with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently, meet deadlines and achieve commitments.

Must have a flexible approach to work, an understanding of working collaboratively on a team, and the willingness to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team.

Bonus Points For...

Experience planning and estimating Navy communication system upgrade installations on ships and shore stations worldwide.

Moderate to Extensive experience with NIWC SE3 and SE4 contracts and associated Cost Work Breakdown Schedules (CWBS).

Some to Moderate Experience with NSWC/NAVSEA HM&E contracts.  

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Current Active Security Clearance

Experience with data manipulation in MS Project and SmartSheet.

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

 

 

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.