Sales Strategist (Remote)

Requires a Bachelor’s degree preferably in applied mathematics, statistics, data science, data analytics or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.Join a dynamic team strategy and business development team that supports strategic captures for the Space, Cyber & Intelligence (SC&I) line of business that is harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to super charge our teams’ performance.The SC&I SBD team develops and executes winning capture strategies that support our capture process for six business areas across diverse markets including DoD, national security space and intelligence community.Desired candidate should possess a strong business acumen, advanced AI skills, strong cost analysis experience, lifecycle cost analytics, pricing strategies, and data modeling. Cost Strategist will lead cost and pricing elements across strategic proposals for SC&I. This position will stretch existing cost strategies for creative approaches that integrate industry knowledge to enhance organizational financial positions on bids.Craft new approaches and plans for creative pricing solutions where there is a requirement utilizing AI driven data analysis and predictive models.Serve as cost strategist for cost and pricing activities through end-to-end lifecyle of highly complex cost proposals.Lead advanced budget exercises that are AI supported, utilizing Excel analysis tools.This position will support strategic proposal cost development and proposal development and operations business analytics.Position can be remote with a flex from site plan. The Cost Strategist is responsible for supporting the development of cost proposals, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), coordinating cost analysis, and maintaining proposal documentation. Employ statistical and analytical methodologies to normalize, analyze, and synthesize cost and technical data in support of strategic cost solution development.Review and analyze RFP/Solicitation documents for cost implications.Ensure consistent application of ground rules and assumptions (GRA).Ensure full compliance with FAR and Cost & Pricing regulations by independently validating requirements, building and overseeing compliance matrices, and ensuring 100% compliant submission of all cost bids and proposals (volumes, ROMs, white papers, RFQs, etc.).Conduct cost trade analyses to evaluate bid opportunities, delivering best value and cost savings recommendations.Use external market resources, such as industry consultants, open-source information, AI tools, and defense publications, to conduct independent pricing analysis, competitive analysis, and bid evaluation.Coach and advise the Capture Team in building robust internal price-to-win (PTW) strategies and critically assessing external PTW inputs to strengthen competitive positioning.Lead cost proposal/bid efforts, developing and reviewing solicitation response templates, and coordinating cost analysis and negotiation strategies.Lead the development and continuous improvement of cost estimation tools, leveraging data analytics methodologies to enhance modeling accuracy and decision-making capabilities.Strong proficiency in Excel and other cost modeling tools.General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransJob SummaryID: 2026-72503Job Location: US-AZ-Scottsdale | US-VA-ChantillyRequired Clearance: Top SecretCategory: Business Development/Sales/MarketingEmployment Type: Full TimeHiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.