About Us:
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.
We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.
Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
• Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
• Career Opportunity and Growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (8 regular and 3 floating)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
• Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
  Summary:
  We are seeking a Proposal Financial Analyst III to join our dynamic team. This critical role supports the development of strategic pricing and cost proposals for government and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure environments and can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to produce accurate, compliant, and competitive pricing solutions.
  Responsibilities:

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

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• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• 5+ years of experience in pricing, cost estimating, or financial analysis—preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Understanding various contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
• Excellent Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Time Zone: Primary working hours are based in Pacific Standard Time (PST).
• Remote Flexibility: Offers flexible remote hours

• Develops detailed cost/price models and computes cost estimates for labor, raw materials, and subcontracted work in collaboration with Basis of Estimate (BOE) subject matter experts (SMEs) or project managers.
• Supports and contributes to the development of compliant, well-justified BOEs that align with technical and management solutions.
• Coordinates with proposal managers to produce realistic pricing schedules that align with solution timelines, while ensuring compliance with all pricing activities.
• Operates effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced proposal environment, collaborating with geographically dispersed teams to deliver accurate and timely pricing inputs and documentation.
• Leads the development of strategic pricing approaches, coordinating with capture, technical, and management teams to align cost strategies with win themes.
• Determines material, labor, and overhead costs; manages the coordination of labor and material estimates with internal procurement and subcontract teams.
• Supports cost realism assessments and integrates BOE rationale into pricing narratives and summary sheets.
• Communicates complex pricing strategies, cost modeling methodologies, and historical analysis through visual and verbal presentations tailored to varied stakeholders.
  Qualifications: