Proposal Analyst
About The Position
The Proposal Analyst supports a large-scale project in a highly technical manufacturing and defense-related environment. The role reviews customer contracts, technical drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation to identify requirements and determine materials and supplies needed for individual product assemblies. It translates technical and commercial requirements into actionable material needs and assists with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supply lists. This is a project-based, on-site individual-contributor role in Warren, Massachusetts, with a standard 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule. The role involves researching unclear or incomplete requirements through company-provided resources, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records and analysis. The project’s overall duration depends on project needs and workload. The analyst works independently while collaborating with project leadership and an experienced project consultant when guidance is needed.
Requirements
- Experience reviewing detailed documents such as contracts, records, specifications, technical documentation, or similar information.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in document and data review.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex requirements.
- Ability to research information and work independently toward a solution when the answer is not immediately available.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing, reviewing, and analyzing project and materials data.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage workload and meet project deadlines.
- Comfort reviewing technical documentation and drawings, with the ability to interpret technical content at a functional level.
- Ability to work primarily as an individual contributor while asking questions and collaborating when appropriate.
- Comfort learning terminology, specifications, and technical concepts associated with a technical manufacturing and defense-related environment.
- Ability to meet U.S. citizenship requirements, including restrictions related to dual citizenship, due to the defense-related work.
- Experience or demonstrated capability in contracts analysis and proposal analysis.
- Resourcefulness and a strong problem-solving mindset when working with complex or incomplete information.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant background in document control, contract administration, compliance, quality documentation, supply chain, procurement, materials, technical documentation, manufacturing or operations support, configuration management, or project and data analysis.
- Experience in proposal analysis or contract administration.
- Familiarity with configuration management or quality documentation processes.
- Experience functioning as an individual contributor on technical or documentation-heavy projects.
- Prior exposure to technical drawings; willingness to learn and interpret technical information is also important.
- Strong communication skills for clearly articulating findings, discrepancies, and questions to project leadership and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Review customer contracts and supporting documentation to identify specifications, standards, and material requirements for product assemblies.
- Translate technical and commercial contract requirements into actionable material and supply needs.
- Assist in developing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed supply lists for individual product assemblies.
- Review technical drawings and supporting documentation and check alignment with contract specifications.
- Compare specifications, drawings, and documentation to verify that appropriate materials, components, and supplies are used.
- Research specifications, standards, and requirements using company-provided websites and resources when contract information is unclear or incomplete.
- Identify discrepancies, missing information, and conflicting requirements, and work through them using available resources and guidance.
- Use Microsoft Excel to organize, review, and analyze project information, materials data, and contract details.
- Manage assigned work independently while collaborating with project leadership and an experienced project consultant when needed.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency when reviewing detailed technical information to support quality and compliance.
- Learn and apply terminology, specifications, and technical concepts relevant to the manufacturing and defense-related project.
- Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized records of contract and materials analysis.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, if eligible.
- Dental insurance, if eligible.
- Vision insurance, if eligible.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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