ECS Proposal Operations Program Manager III

BAE Systems•Saint George, UT

2d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

At BAE Systems, we empower innovation and excellence in everything we do. As a leader in defense technology, we're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that make a meaningful impact. Our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) Operations team is seeking a highly skilled Proposal Support Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Proposal Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the development of proposals for Government and Prime contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving business growth. In this role, you will: Support the Operations portion of proposals, including proposal kickoff, estimating, Fact Finding, Negotiations, and certifying the Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CoPD) once negotiations are complete Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute proposal strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs Analyze and interpret complex data to inform proposal decisions, utilizing intermediate MS Excel skills to drive insights and recommendations Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including customers, program managers, and team members, to convey complex technical information and proposal status Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements Provide support for proposal development, including data gathering, analysis, and documentation

Requirements

8+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing for a Defense Contractor, preferably with some proposal support experience
Intermediate MS Excel skills, including data analysis and visualization
Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, business administration)
Advanced MS Excel skills
Knowledge of defense contracting and proposal development processes

Responsibilities

Support the Operations portion of proposals, including proposal kickoff, estimating, Fact Finding, Negotiations, and certifying the Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CoPD) once negotiations are complete
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute proposal strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs
Analyze and interpret complex data to inform proposal decisions, utilizing intermediate MS Excel skills to drive insights and recommendations
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other relevant regulations, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including customers, program managers, and team members, to convey complex technical information and proposal status
Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines to meet proposal submission requirements
Provide support for proposal development, including data gathering, analysis, and documentation

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards