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Proposal Cost Development
Lead development of complex cost proposals for our quantum platform across federal, state and commercial opportunities.
Develop detailed labor, platform usage, material, subcontractor, travel, capital equipment, and indirect cost estimates.
Create and maintain proposal cost models, pricing analyses, and financial scenarios.
Review technical requirements and Statements of Work to ensure complete and accurate cost capture.
Develop compelling and defensible Bases of Estimate (BOEs) supported by historical data, market intelligence, and technical inputs.
Pricing Strategy & Financial Analysis
Support bid and pursuit teams with pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, profitability, and risk.
Evaluate cost, schedule, and technical tradeoffs to support strategic decision-making.
Identify risks, assumptions, opportunities, and potential cost drivers during proposal development.
Government Contract Compliance
Ensure proposal compliance with applicable federal requirements and company policies.
Support audits, fact-finding activities, and customer negotiations.
Maintain documentation supporting proposal traceability, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Collaborate with contracts and finance teams to ensure compliant proposal submissions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Lead proposal cost teams through all phases of proposal development.
Facilitate cost reviews, challenge assumptions, and drive timely completion of deliverables.
Serve as a key advisor to capture managers, proposal managers, and program leaders.
Process Improvement
Improve estimating methodologies, forecasting models, and proposal development processes.
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What You’ll Own
End-to-end development of cost volumes for government and commercial proposals.
Cost strategy development aligned with customer requirements, competitive positioning, and business objectives.
Proposal financial modeling, margin analysis, and basis-of-estimate development.
Coordination of cross-functional inputs from technical, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, and program management teams.
Compliance with government regulations, customer requirements, and company policies.
Proposal review readiness, executive pricing reviews, and customer audit support.
Continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, templates, and estimating methodologies.
Bachelor's Degree Minimum
Minimum 8+ years of experience in proposal costing, pricing, estimating, financial analysis, or proposal management.
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
Advanced degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, or related field. Program Management certifications
Experience managing cost proposals for government and commercial engagements.
Strong understanding of cost estimating methodologies, financial modeling, and proposal development processes.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Experience presenting cost and pricing recommendations to executive leadership.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent proposal efforts.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology
Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit
Equity opportunities
Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave
Employee discount programs
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
Our trapped ion quantum computers and software solutions are the highest performing in the industry, enabling our users to solve industry's most complex problems.
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