Government Proposal Compliance Estimator

Ahtna, Inc.; Anchorage, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

PTO

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Ahtna, Inc. is seeking a cost proposal analyst to support the estimating team in developing compliant cost estimates and narratives for government solicitations. The role focuses on accuracy of data, linking formulas, and meeting tight deadlines.

The position requires seven years of relevant government proposal experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of SCA, Davis-Bacon, FAR and related standards. Anchorage office location with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• Education may be substituted for experience on a 1:1 basis.
• Seven (7) years of experience supporting Government Services cost proposal development.
• Thorough understanding of Government standards and regulations (SCA, FAR, DCAA/DCMA).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Experience exercising independent judgment in a proposal or estimating environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of solicitations and attachments (workload, wage determinations, site maps, GFE/GFP, scope).
• Analyze data to ensure cost models are accurate and compliant.
• Review and verify cost proposal linkages and formulas for accuracy and data feeding Government deliverables.
• Develop and refine standardized processes, tools, rates, factors, and cost models for estimating teams.
• Assist with guidance on estimating methodologies for rates and materials, equipment, labor, subcontractors and vehicles.
• Participate in all cost proposal reviews to ensure changes are captured in peer reviews.
• Collaborate with estimating team to align proposal support with deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pricing Strategy and Estimating Manager.

Skills

MS Excel

Proposal analysis

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Ahtna, Inc. is seeking a cost proposal analyst to support the estimating team in developing compliant cost estimates and narratives for government solicitations. The role focuses on accuracy of data, linking formulas, and meeting tight deadlines.

The position requires seven years of relevant government proposal experience, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of SCA, Davis-Bacon, FAR and related standards. Anchorage office location with a comprehensive benefits package.