Ultra Maritime · 2 days ago
Proposal Business & Strategy Analyst
Columbia City, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUltra Maritime is a global leader in mission-critical undersea warfare solutions, providing advanced technologies to the U.S. Navy and allied forces. The Proposal Business & Strategy Analyst will support the sonobuoy business by leading proposal development, strategic pricing, and market analysis, while collaborating closely with senior leadership.
Aerospace
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Dual-Track Proposal Development: Lead and coordinate the preparation of complex proposals for two distinct channels: USG/DoD: Supporting major U.S. Navy procurement cycles. International: Tailoring commercial proposals for allied navies and defense forces
Strategic Pricing & Modeling: Develop and maintain sophisticated pricing models for our core product line of sonobuoys. You will prepare pricing by balancing prior purchase history, competitive landscape, customer nuances, and internal targets
Proposal Development: Take the lead in drafting and coordinating complex international proposals. You will ensure our technical superiority is matched by a compelling commercial narrative
Executive Storytelling: Create high-impact, executive-level presentations (PowerPoint) for internal approvals and customer-facing meetings. You must be able to distill complex data into a clear "so what" for senior leadership
Market & Budget Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive analysis on the global sonobuoy market, including tracking U.S. Navy budget cycles (PB/POM). Identify emerging trends in ASW, track competitor moves, and map out "blue ocean" opportunities for US-spec technology
Program & BD Support: Assist in customer strategy sessions, pricing negotiations, and project management to ensure international contracts are fulfilled on time and within budget
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related business field
Proven track record of managing multiple workstreams under tight deadlines
Strong communication skills; comfortable presenting to or interacting with senior-level stakeholders
Ability to obtain/maintain a US Security Clearance (Required for handling US-spec technology data)
Preferred
Understanding of USG procurement regulations (FAR/DFARS) or ability to quickly learn
Benefits
Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
Work/life balance that includes up to 3 weeks PTO for first year
8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
401k Plan with Company Match
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
Company HSA contributions
Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
$75 monthly student loan repayment program
Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical and Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Pet Insurance
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Company
Ultra Maritime
Ultra Maritime is a provides application-engineered solutions in the key elements of mission critical & intelligent systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlo Zaffanella
President / CEO
Recent News
2026-02-06
2025-12-06
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