Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
aerospace and defense
ProposalDevelopmentEngineer
“Proposal Development Engineer at Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. Skills: Cost estimating, Proposal development, Pricing. Lead proposal development efforts. Develop and manage proposal schedules”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals; Ensure proposal work is accurate, timely, well-coordinated, and aligned with customer requirements and business objectives; Help EBAD win and grow
Industry & Context.
Analytical ability; Validate cost roll-ups; Identify gaps; Assess whether pricing makes sense
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related analytical field required, 3+ years of relevant experience in cost estimating, proposal development, pricing, program finance, project management, engineering, operations, or a related role
Nice to Have
Experience in aerospace and defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry preferred, Familiarity with FAR / DFAR requirements and certified cost or pricing data preferred, Experience supporting proposals or business cases greater than ~$5M preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead proposal development efforts
Develop and manage proposal schedules
Prepare proposals for leadership approval
Lead cross-functional proposal meetings
Build and maintain cost estimates
Support proposal pricing
Ensure proposal assumptions communicated
Support certified cost/pricing data efforts
Participate in EBOS continuous improvement activities
Build working relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and business leaders; Ensure cross-functional contributors understand requirements, deadlines, and deliverables; Partner with Program Managers and business leaders; Lead effective cross-functional proposal meetings; Build working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage proposal schedules, Drive action closure, Manage short-cycle projects, Manage deadlines, Manage action items, Manage stakeholder follow-up
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