Sr. Specialist, Engineering Services - Technical Bids & Proposals

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Engineering Services - Technical Bids & Proposals

Job Code: 30329

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80 (100% onsite)

Job Description:

The Engineering Bid and Proposal Lead will play a critical role in driving the success of our bidding and proposal processes. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, this role will collaborate closely with the Business Development and Engineering teams to develop competitive cost bids and high-quality technical volumes for military and commercial proposals. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong technical and project management skills, capable of delivering compelling and compliant proposals that align with customer requirements and company objectives.

• Proposal Management: Lead the end-to-end development of engineering bids and proposals, ensuring timely submission of accurate and competitive cost bids and technical volumes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Business Development team to understand customer needs and with the Engineering team to translate technical solutions into clear, persuasive proposal content.
• Cost Bid Development: Oversee the creation of cost estimates, ensuring alignment with project scope, technical requirements, and budgetary constraints. Write and review bases of estimates (BOEs).
• Technical Volume Leadership: Manage the development of technical volumes, ensuring content is accurate, compliant with RFP requirements, and effectively communicates the company's value proposition.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to the bid and proposal process to enhance efficiency, quality, and success rates.
• Risk Assessment: Evaluate technical and cost-related risks during the proposal phase and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external partners during the proposal process, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all proposals meet customer specifications, contractual requirements, and internal quality standards.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4 years of experience with Proposal Management, Cost Bid Development, Technical Volume Leadership, and Compliance and Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience collaborating and coordinating with different departments (e.g. Engineering, Scheduling, Program Management)
• Excellent written, oral, and team communication skills.
• Experience working successfully both independently and in a team environment.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the Secret level which requires U.S. citizenship.
  
  

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