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Company: Leonardo DRS
Location: Melbourne, FL
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Defense, Aerospace

Description

Job ID: 111545 
Location: Melbourne FL onsite
Schedule: 9/80

 

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA.  EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms.  We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance. 

 

 Employing the world's brightest. Supporting the world's bravest.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop moderately complex analyses of cost data to determine reasonableness and/or best value.
  • Analyze Bills of Material, Send Suppliers Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Evaluate RFQ Responses, and forecast most like Material Cost.
  • Evaluate the proposal RFP/Q flow downs from the Contracts department and ensure the appropriate flow-downs are Identified and passed on to Vendor.
  • Interact with Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Contracts to understand all Direct Material requirements and serve as an intermediary between the Suppliers and DRS functional areas to address supplier's questions and concerns.
  • When Applicable, consolidate customer requirements to obtain leverage proposal pricing.
  • Perform TCPD Sweeps with respect to Direct Material and perform impact analysis of applicable updates.
  • Represent Supply Chain during customer negotiations, Fact-Find, Audits and TCPD Sweeps.
  • Ensure all Forecasted costs are based on most likely cost at time of award.
  • Prepare all proposal data in accordance with DRS and FAR applicable requirement.
  • Ensure all applicable proposal support data is completed and filed properly.
  • Complete a Basis of Estimate for all Applicable Assigned Proposals.
  • Meet Proposal Due dates.
  • Create Excel Pivot Table and complex Excel Formulas (Knowledge of Power Query and ProPricer a plus).
  • Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over-all company plans and strategy.
  • Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company.
Qualifications
  • Prefer Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or 3 years equivalent experience.
  • 3 years of demonstrated experience in Aerospace and/or Defense Manufacturing.
  • Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, FAR, DFAR regulations.
  • Strong customer interface skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and be detail oriented.
  • Must have a successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
  • Must be able to work independently and manage assigned proposals.
  • Must be willing to work overtime when deadlines dictate.
  • Must have strong Excel skills (Nested Formulas, Index, Match, Sumlfs, Pivot Tables, etc.) and strong data analysis skills
  • Procurement/Buying experience is preferred
  • Experience in evaluating drawing packages and compiling requests for quotes from vendors
  • Familiarity with Bills of Materials (consolidated Bills of Materials)
  • Familiarity with Indentured levels, Makes vs. Buys
  • Knowledge of FAR requirements, as they pertain to Proposal Material Estimating preferred
  • Ability to forecast future costs based on analysis of cost data
  • Must be able to accurately evaluate Vendor RFQ responses
  • Deltek CostPoint / Omnify skills are preferred

***U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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