Sr Mgr, BOE (Basis of Estimate) Developer McLean, Virginia, United States

As the BOE Developer, Sr Manager , you will be responsible for leading the development of labor and material basis of estimates (BOEs) to support proposal solution development. The ideal candidate needs to have experience in Base Operation Services, Installation Support Services, Logistics Support Services, and be adept at working with Program Managers, Capture Managers, Solution Architects, and SMEs to develop initial Work Breakdown Structures and full development of BOEs aligning to the win strategy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead development of labor and material basis of estimates (BOEs) in response to Government solicitations.
• Review and analyze RFP documentation and develop Work Breakdown Structures using Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
• Identify applicable labor categories and develop labor category descriptions including education and experience requirements.
• Work with proposal and technical teams to develop initial labor and material estimates, including labor categories and staffing levels.
• Identify relevant programs and data to support development of justification and rationale for the estimates.
• Coordinate with Solutions Architects to align the technical solution with the labor and material approach in each BOE.
• Determine BOE alignment with the WBS, allocate requirements to appropriate BOEs.
• Develop BOE content including task descriptions, assumptions, and estimate rationale.
• Develop models to support analysis, reporting, and summaries for management review and proposal volume content.
• Work with engineering to develop a bill of materials, including vendors and part numbers, to support request for quotes.
• Interface with the pricing organization to provide the labor and bill of material information required for price development.
• Ensure all estimates meet company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Conduct quality control checks to validate BOE accuracy and consistency with the program.
• Support audits and reviews of BOEs providing additional detail and justification as needed.
• Experience with BOE development in government contracting industries such as construction, defense, aerospace, or technology.
• Support senior leader reviews of proposal and pricing artifacts.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of working in a BOE role.
• Technical certification and/or years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional certifications (e.g., Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA), Project Management Professional (PMP)) are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Knowledge of federal regulations or industry standards related to cost estimation.
• Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with report writing and strategic planning skills.
• Expertise with analytic tools including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity, knowledge, and use of RS Means and other published data sources to develop BOE packages.
• Able to compare, contrast, and adjust BOE based on Price to Win analyses.
• Familiarity with Government RFP structure and content, and analysis of RFP requirements.
• Familiarity with Government contract types, e.g., CPAF, CPFF, FFP, etc.

CLEARANCE: Active Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain.