Leonardo DRS
Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Material Estimating
Leonardo DRS, Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, 63044
Location: Bridgeton, MO, US, 63044
Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full‑time Senior Supply Chain Analyst for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role will develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals based on FAR and DFARS. It will analyze proposal requirements, review bill of materials, develop and execute costing strategies, and provide supporting analysis of the data. The position partners with proposal and program management teams to align material cost estimates with bid strategy, ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and audit‑ready. The ideal candidate is able to work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and produce accurate, high‑quality work by being conscientious and detail oriented.
Job Responsibilities
Identify parts that require quotations and analyze Component Bills of Materials (CBOMs) for completeness and accuracy, ensuring timely submission to support proposals
Utilize ProPricer, Costpoint, COGNOS, and Microsoft Office to create meaningful cost models and generate accurate and timely reports
Conduct thorough proposal analysis and provide recommendations to ensure a current, complete, and accurate cost or price volume
Interface and support both internal and external customers during post‑proposal submission audits, fact‑findings, and negotiations
Develop, organize, and maintain cost traceability linking supplier quotes, historical data, and pricing rationale to proposal submissions for audit readiness and internal transparency
Measure target costs against proposal costs and work with Supply Chain Management on methods to meet targets
Lead procurement kick‑off meetings with the procurement team defining the scope of the award and expectations on order placement
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil‑specs or new or obsolete items
Represent Supply Chain during customer negotiations and customer program reviews; review and validate any bids; supply copies of POs/LOCs; prepare charts for customer presentations
Ability to work with other functional areas and be able to support and present material estimates to executive level management
Develop a deep understanding of internal cost proposal processes and procedures, as well as external Government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, and TINA), and mentor co‑workers and other functional areas on these practices
Review supplier quote packages and coordinate timely internal communications to prevent proposal delays
Attend weekly Program meetings and identify any “potential” issues that can be addressed early on
Assist department staff with various analyses for the specific area of expertise
Provide routine status and track outstanding actions and issues
Maintain professional relationships with internal customers
Utilize Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI to transform DataMart raw data into manageable information
Automate recurring reporting and variance tracking to improve visibility into material cost drivers across programs
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over‑all company plans and strategy
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and make decisions
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical, technical, problem‑solving and organizational skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
A successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities is preferred
Experience with Pro Pricer preferred
Salary & Benefits Salary range for this position is $70,744.00/year – $91,967.00. The range reflects the employer’s good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting and may be influenced by factors such as contract wage rates, geographic location, market conditions, and candidate qualifications.
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including Ant State‑mandated paid sick leave)
Parental leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Life and disability insurance coverage
Telemedicine, health savings account contribution, and wellness programs
Community service hours and flexible work schedules (9/80 program)
Equal Opportunity Statement Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Job Summary Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full‑time Senior Supply Chain Analyst for our Bridgeton, MO facility. This role will develop accurate material cost estimates for proposals based on FAR and DFARS. It will analyze proposal requirements, review bill of materials, develop and execute costing strategies, and provide supporting analysis of the data. The position partners with proposal and program management teams to align material cost estimates with bid strategy, ensuring submissions are competitive, compliant, and audit‑ready. The ideal candidate is able to work well under pressure, consistently meet deadlines, and produce accurate, high‑quality work by being conscientious and detail oriented.
Job Responsibilities
Identify parts that require quotations and analyze Component Bills of Materials (CBOMs) for completeness and accuracy, ensuring timely submission to support proposals
Utilize ProPricer, Costpoint, COGNOS, and Microsoft Office to create meaningful cost models and generate accurate and timely reports
Conduct thorough proposal analysis and provide recommendations to ensure a current, complete, and accurate cost or price volume
Interface and support both internal and external customers during post‑proposal submission audits, fact‑findings, and negotiations
Develop, organize, and maintain cost traceability linking supplier quotes, historical data, and pricing rationale to proposal submissions for audit readiness and internal transparency
Measure target costs against proposal costs and work with Supply Chain Management on methods to meet targets
Lead procurement kick‑off meetings with the procurement team defining the scope of the award and expectations on order placement
Advise planning, engineering and drafting of item master errors, updates, or omissions in relation to mil‑specs or new or obsolete items
Represent Supply Chain during customer negotiations and customer program reviews; review and validate any bids; supply copies of POs/LOCs; prepare charts for customer presentations
Ability to work with other functional areas and be able to support and present material estimates to executive level management
Develop a deep understanding of internal cost proposal processes and procedures, as well as external Government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, and TINA), and mentor co‑workers and other functional areas on these practices
Review supplier quote packages and coordinate timely internal communications to prevent proposal delays
Attend weekly Program meetings and identify any “potential” issues that can be addressed early on
Assist department staff with various analyses for the specific area of expertise
Provide routine status and track outstanding actions and issues
Maintain professional relationships with internal customers
Utilize Power Pivot, Power Query and Power BI to transform DataMart raw data into manageable information
Automate recurring reporting and variance tracking to improve visibility into material cost drivers across programs
Improve understanding of purchasing relationship to the over‑all company plans and strategy
Look for creative ways to improve purchasing ability to make contributions to the company’s goals
Support, communicate and defend the mission, values and culture of the company
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management tools and procedures
Able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and make decisions
Experience with earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program and/or commodity progress, productivity and variance analysis
Experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and DoD, ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFAR regulations
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical, technical, problem‑solving and organizational skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
A successful track record in managing complex aerospace/defense supply chain activities is preferred
Experience with Pro Pricer preferred
Salary & Benefits Salary range for this position is $70,744.00/year – $91,967.00. The range reflects the employer’s good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting and may be influenced by factors such as contract wage rates, geographic location, market conditions, and candidate qualifications.
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including Ant State‑mandated paid sick leave)
Parental leave benefits
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Life and disability insurance coverage
Telemedicine, health savings account contribution, and wellness programs
Community service hours and flexible work schedules (9/80 program)
Equal Opportunity Statement Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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