Job Description
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How does it feel to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. As part of the Tactical Solutions (TS) Proposal Operations Team, you will work with experienced professionals to help best position BAE Systems as an industry front runner. We are currently looking for a Senior Proposal Analyst to help us put forth compelling and compliant proposals to keep our business strong going into the future.

Here, we value our workforce, and that means providing our employees with competitive salary and benefit packages, flexible schedule, and plenty of resources for career growth. You'll work with supportive managers and industry experts, lead proposal activities, research contractual matters, and assist management in negotiations.

The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.

What You'll Do:

Develop proposal outlines, assist with compliance matrices, and drive proposal schedules.
Provide guidance and direction to cross-functional teams assigned to work proposal efforts.
Partner with non-price proposal volume writers to ensure accurate, compelling, and compliant proposal products.
Verify resource needs and availability.
Provide technical guidance and scope evaluations.
Coordinate with Engineering and Integrated Supply Chain to ensure Bill of Materials are aligned with proposal scope. Support Make/Buy analysis to support strategic decision making.
Develop compliance matrix for assigned proposals to ensure timely completion of proposals adhering to external and internal deliverable requirements and due dates.
Support Cost Volume (estimation) Leads in development of estimates and Return on Sales (ROS).
Perform daily and weekly check-ins to ensure proposal activities are being completed on time.
Works cross functionally to ensure barriers to accuracy/timeliness/quality of the proposal are overcome.
Develop proposal schedules with appropriate work sequencing to achieve milestones as planned in the execution strategy.
Lead a portion of the proposal kickoff meeting dedicated to outlining the approach to executing the proposal. Ensure the proposal team understands the scope, tasks, timelines, and roles needed to complete the proposal.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Experience as a proposal analyst, proposal manager, project manager or similar roles.
Effective communication skills.
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel.
Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents in Microsoft Office.
Make decisions using sound judgement while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Develop/demonstrate research and presentation skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to perform price analyses.
Solid knowledge of government contracting.
Experience working in the defense and aerospace industry preferred.
Ability to ready and comprehend Request for Proposals, Statements of Work, and other relevant documents.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $78760.000 - $133870.000

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.